Activities Therapist (Part-time)

Activities Therapist (Part-time), Coleraine

Client:

Macklin Care Homes

Location:

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

da32f653094a

Job Views:

7

Posted:

04.04.2025

Expiry Date:

19.05.2025

Job Description:

Can you make a real difference in the lives of others?

At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team valued for your contribution, with opportunities for career development, and a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you.

Our residents are the heart of our homes; we are inspired not only by their stories and experiences of years past but also by the knowledge that we are making a real difference in their lives.

Ratheane Care Home (Coleraine) is currently recruiting a part-time Activities Therapist (19 hours per week) to join their friendly, caring, and progressive Care Home. This is a vital role within the Home, working as a team to deliver excellent care to much-loved residents.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement a schedule of in-house entertainment, outings, and group activities that are mentally and physically stimulating for residents.
2. Work closely with the Nurse Managers, staff, and residents to ensure activities align with their needs and interests.
3. Obtain approval from the Nurse Managers before engaging external entertainers or service providers.
4. Regularly gather feedback from residents and incorporate their hobbies and interests into the activity programme.
5. Maintain accurate records (both manually and electronically) of all activities and events.
6. Provide individual engagement activities for residents who prefer not to participate in group settings.
7. Collaborate effectively with a diverse and challenging resident group respectfully and positively.
8. Ensure adherence to house rules, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.
9. Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, and visitors, working both independently and as part of a team.
10. Hold a full UK Driving Licence to assist with resident transportation if required, using a people carrier provided by Macklin Care Homes.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Relevant vocational qualifications (achieved or working towards).
2. Experience working with elderly residents suffering from dementia.
3. Knowledge of the care of the elderly patients' Charter of Rights.
4. Must have a good command of written and spoken English.

Company benefits:

To reward the demanding work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as follows:

1. Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
2. A wide variety of training is provided.
3. Flexibility of shifts.
4. Employee Assistance Programme.
5. Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
6. Health and wellbeing initiatives, including team-building initiatives.
7. Free car parking and uniform.
8. Incentives for employee referrals.

Please note we will only accept up-to-date CVs - without this, an interview cannot be given.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role - if you require sponsorship, your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying.

Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes, as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed, the role may close early; therefore, please do not hesitate to submit your application promptly.

In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.

Successful candidates must be willing to register with NISCC.

An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Part of the Macklin Group, Macklin Care Homes have been caring for people for over 30 years. We’ve taken all our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you. We’re experts at what we do.

We’re not just another Care Home, we’re family-first and treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents, relatives to suppliers to the postman – we’re all one big caring community!

Company Culture

Want a job you'll love? Can you make a real difference to the lives of others? We are looking to recruit great people to work in care and in return, we will bring out the best in you. At Macklin Care Homes you will work as part of an award-winning team who are valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart we would like to hear from you. We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live each and every day. This is reflective of our relationships with our residents, their relatives, our suppliers and the local community.

Desired Criteria

• Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards).
• Experience of working with elderly residents suffering from dementia.
• Knowledge of Care of the Elderly Patients Charter of Rights.

Required Criteria

• Ability to work set hours, flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, specifically with the elderly.