Activities Coordinator (Care & Support), Glenowen Court, Belfast

Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to join our team at Glenowen Court in Belfast.

If you’d like to be part of a dedicated Care & Support team, we’d love to hear from you.

 

What is the role like?

As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering a tailored programme of activities in support of the cognitive and physical wellbeing of our residents.

Part of the role will also be to deliver care and support services which will help to promote the welfare and wellbeing of our residents and safeguard them from harm. This includes tasks such as assisting with personal care, supporting staff with mobility issues and ensuring that our resident’s dietary needs are met.

 

About Glenowen Court

Situated off the main Andersonstown Road, Glenowen Court is a registered residential home for older people and those with dementia. Our staff offer round-the-clock care and engaging daily activities for all our residents.

In 2022, Glenowen Court was awarded Care Home of the Year in 2022 at the Health & Social Care Awards.

 

What do you need to apply?

To apply for the role of Care & Support Assistant, candidates are asked to detail how they meet the below criteria:

1. Ability to read, write and communicate in English, as evidenced by a relevant qualification, or experience of demonstrating literacy in English in an education or work environment.
2. Basic numeracy skills, as evidenced by relevant qualification or use of numeracy in an education or work environment.
3. Experience of working as part of a team.
4. Willingness to undertake training for the role.
5. Willingness to register with NISCC (Northern Ireland Social Care Council) as a requirement of the role.

 

Hours: 24 per week

 

Salary: £12.61 per hour (effective as of 1st April 2025)

 

In addition, we will provide you with the training and support needed to excel in your role, along with development potential.

We also offer a range of other benefits to employees including a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme. Our Care & Support staff also benefit from free uniforms, and subsidised meals.

For further information on employee benefits go to the employee benefits section of our website.

 

To apply:

To apply for this role, please visit www.radiushousing.org/careers

 

The closing date for applications is 30 March 2025, unless otherwise stated.

 

Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

 

Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar permanent / fixed term vacancies which may arise. 

 

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

 

Radius is not a sponsoring organisation, and unfortunately sponsorship is not available.