Activity and Events Lead

• Plan, organise and execute the weekly plan of activities or planned events within the home, in response to the identified wants, wishes, and needs of our residents
• Responsible for own time management
• Responsible for all pre-planning of all seasonality events, can forward plan, and have great organisational skills
• Planning and booking of all external excursions on the Yorkare Minibus to local landmarks and events
• Attending and supporting residents on planned external excursions
• Responsible for the weekly upkeep of the Homes social media Page (Facebook)
• Responsible for maintaining the upkeep of the weekly activities CQC evidence folder
• The daily input of all activity notes on the internal systems
• Responsible for monitoring own emails and actioning (internal and external)
• Responsible for all the home’s notice boards’ the upkeep, information updates, initiatives, and events (weekly/monthly)
• Responsible for the creation, updates and distribution of the Yorkare Monthly Newsletter
• Full Stock control of the in-house Shop and Bar. Monthly review, the purchasing of all stock required online, price checking, and the displaying of all stock
• Monthly meeting with the home Manager to discuss all planned activities, and upcoming events
• Monthly meeting with the group Marketing Manager on the company-wide initiative
• Planning, executing and record keeping of the company wide initiative
• Attendance to the company wide monthly activity team meeting
• Community Links – responsible for creating and building up a network of local community links and partners – Clubs, Schools, Dance Clubs, Therapy, Animals, local Churches, Choirs, Sports, Supermarkets, and any local Sponsorships deals held with Yorkare Homes
• Creation of any posters and notices to advertise any planned events
• Full responsibility for all fundraising ideas and events to support the in-home resident’s fund
• Attend monthly resident meetings, with both residents and families, to update on all activities, engagements, plans and trips
• Monthly creation of the internal Activity Report – summary of all activities carried out and any feedback received
• Be responsible with the registered manager for the appropriate use of the home’s activities programme budget/fund
• Continually risk assess activities in relation to individual residents and ensure each is involved at the appropriate level of risk commensurate with their abilities and aspirations
• Investigate, develop, and extend the range of activities and interests that the home can offer
• Maintain and develop the home’s “information bank” about the community and other resources that residents might be able to use in the pursuit of their interests
• Review and evaluate the activities program so that it is kept up to date and fit for purpose
• Organise and carry out regular “resident/families satisfaction surveys” of the activities provided so that they can be continuously improved
• Responsible for the decoration of the homes for events, seasonal events, and parties
• Plan and execute events that engage both employees and residents and can support any fundraising activities
• Forward planning and booking of all live entertainment for the home
• Planning and executing of all large events for the home

• Positive, self-motivated, confident, outgoing, and creative
• Organised, great with time management and planning
• Possess good communication skills
• An active team player and must also be able to work on their own initiative
• Flexible, adaptable, empathetic, and patient
• Computer literate and confident with social media
• Flexible, caring and compassionate
• Positive, self-motivated and organised
• Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role
• Sensitive to the needs of others
• An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative
• Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents

Previous experience working with children or adults, or within event planning, clubs or administrative roles would be an advantage

• Competitive rates of pay
• Free enhanced DBS check*
• Free Uniform
• Fully comprehensive training and development support from our in-house trainer
• Career Progression
• Staff recognition awards
• Rewards App
• Health Scheme
• Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals