Activities and Engagement Facilitator

Colten Care; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on duty

Career progression opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Uniform provided

Contributory pension

Background checks

Job summary

Colten Care in Dorset seeks an enthusiastic Activities & Engagement Facilitator to plan and deliver meaningful experiences for residents at Newstone House, Sturminster Newton. You will lead group activities, provide one-to-one engagement and help residents maintain interests in a warm, supportive environment.

This hands-on role values creativity, relationship-building and a heart for elder care. The position offers flexible hours with weekend work and competitive hourly pay (£13.09–£15.41) for

Qualifications

• Warmth and empathy when engaging with residents
• Strong communication with residents, families and colleagues
• Creativity in planning inclusive activities

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and participate in a varied activities programme.
• Provide meaningful 1:1 engagement for residents needing extra support.
• Adapt activities to residents' needs and abilities.
• Use residents' stories and interests to create engagement.
• Deliver activities such as music, arts/crafts, gardening, reminiscence, baking, gentle exercise.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Organise events, entertainers, visits and trips, including minibus outings.
• Work with the care team to embed engagement in daily life.
• Maintain records and capture photos/content with consent.
• Complete administrative tasks within deadlines.

Skills

Warm & friendly

Excellent communicator

Great listener

Creative

Team player

Organised

Job description

Activities & Engagement Facilitator

£13.09 to £15.41 per hour

24 hours per week, including alternate weekends (includes paid breaks) at Newstone House in Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Make Every Day Meaningful – Create Moments That Matter

Do you love connecting with people, bringing smiles to faces and making a real difference to someone's day?

We're looking for a warm, creative and enthusiastic Activities & Engagement Facilitator to join our care home team.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be at the heart of creating and delivering meaningful experiences for our residents. It's not just about organising activities; it's about getting involved, building relationships and understanding what makes each individual happy.

From leading group activities and sharing familiar songs to one-to-one conversations, reminiscence and everyday moments, you'll help residents enjoy life, maintain their interests and feel valued.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning, leading and actively participating in a varied programme of activities.
• Providing meaningful one-to-one engagement for residents who prefer quieter activities or need additional support.
• Adapting activities and communication to meet the needs and abilities of our residents.
• Using residents' life stories, interests and experiences to create meaningful opportunities for engagement.
• Delivering activities such as music, arts and crafts, gardening, reminiscence, baking and gentle exercise.
• Building positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Organising special events, entertainers, community visits and outings, including supporting residents on minibus trips.
• Working alongside the care team to make meaningful engagement part of everyday life.
• Maintaining accurate records and capturing photographs and content (with appropriate consent) to celebrate the wonderful things happening in the home.
• Ensuring all administrative tasks are completed within the given timeframes.

About You

• Warm, friendly, patient and approachable.
• Passionate about working with older people and interested in dementia care.
• A great communicator who understands the importance of listening and adapting their approach.
• Creative, enthusiastic and confident getting involved in activities.
• Able to build relationships and recognise what makes each individual happy.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable with basics IT and administration.
• A genuine team player who wants to make a difference.

Previous experience is beneficial, but your personality, attitude and ability to connect with people are what really matter.

Got a Hidden Talent?

Can you sing, play an instrument, tell a great story, paint, dance, garden or bake? We'd love to hear about it!

It's not about filling the day with activities; it's about filling the day with moments that matter.

If you have the heart, creativity and enthusiasm to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

About Colten Care

We’re an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

**At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more**

Additional Benefits

• Free meal on duty Real career progression opportunities
• Additional hours/overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances
• Uniform provided
• Contributory pension scheme
• Background checks at no cost to you