Ready to be a vital part of a dynamic care environment? Join us at Forest Lodge as our activities co-ordinator and ignite joy in the lives of our residents. You'll coordinate engaging activities, foster community connections, and make a big difference to the lives of our service users.

About the Activities Co-ordinator role

Forest Lodge is a recently refurbished 45 bedded mental health nursing home. As a business we are dedicated to providing quality care and innovative services. Our goal is to create a safe, enriching environment where every resident feels valued and supported.

As our activities co-ordinator, you'll play a crucial role in planning and implementing our vibrant activities program. From group sessions to community outings, your creativity and enthusiasm will make a difference in the lives of our residents. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with our care team, maintain records, and ensure meaningful engagement for all.

Key responsibilities of the Activities Co-ordinator role will include:

• Develop and implement a person-centered activities program for our residents.
• Ensure programme includes activities that are fun, educational and engaging.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and staff to tailor activities to individual needs.
• Lead group sessions and provide one-on-one engagement opportunities.
• Foster community relationships to arrange special events and outings.
• Ensure safety and security during community trips and activities.
• To act as an escort in conjunction with another member of staff, for patients who require two escorts when going out in the community (considered as the second staff member during these occasions)

About you

Experience and skillset:

• Experience of working in a care environment
• Experience facilitating or co-facilitating groups
• Experience in recreational activities
• Commitment to promoting the needs of people with mental health problems and their carers
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users
• Great understanding of IT (capable with computers / phones etc.)
• (Desirable) Experience driving on UK roads (2+ years)
• (Desirable) Willingness to drive a variety of different size vehicles

Qualifications and certifications

• Full, clean driving license
• Good secondary education to GCSE level
• (Desirable) NVQ trained to either level 2 or 3

About Us

Bramley Health is a leading provider of specialist health and social care services in South London and the South East. We focus on supporting individuals with complex needs to live fulfilling lives through outcome-focused care pathways.

Employee Benefits

Joining our team means access to training and development opportunities, career advancement, retail and travel discounts, wellness support, and much more. We're committed to helping you succeed and thrive in your role.

Ready to make a difference as an activities co-ordinator? Apply now and join us in enriching the lives of our residents at Forest Lodge!