Activities Co-ordinator

NHS; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities in a well-rated care home. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and a passion for working with older adults. Responsibilities include planning and delivering diverse activities such as arts and crafts and outings. This full-time role offers £12.60 per hour and additional benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting or working with older adults is advantageous.
• Passion for working with people.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engaging activities for residents.
• Work closely with the care team to ensure participation in activities.
• Deliver arts and crafts, music, games, and outings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Job description

Job summary

The role of an Activities Co-ordinator at Aria Healthcare is to plan and coordinate engaging activities for the residents of the 42-bedded Nursing, Dementia, and Residential care home in Merstham, Surrey. The care home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents and their families. The successful candidate will have a passion for enriching the lives of the residents through fun and stimulating activities, and will be offered a range of benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card and long service awards.

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Co-ordinator at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a range of activities that cater to the diverse interests and needs of the residents. This may include arts and crafts, music, games, outings, and other recreational activities. You will work closely with the care team to ensure that each resident is able to participate and make the most of every day. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, as well as a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of the residents.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality nursing, dementia, and residential care services. The company operates a network of care homes across the UK, each with a focus on delivering personalised and compassionate care. Aria Healthcare is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and values the unique experiences and perspectives of its employees.

Details Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1431614286

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Mertsham

RH1 3QN

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Coppice Lea, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3QN
• 42 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• BankActivities Co-ordinator
• Bank hours
• £12.60 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to enlighten our residents’ lives with activities that will be fun and stimulating! The key ingredients to being a successful Activities Lead is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about. If this is you whether you come from a care background or not, it would be great to hear from you!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you!

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• No specific qualifications are required for this role, but previous experience in a care setting or working with older adults would be advantageous. The successful candidate should have a passion for working with people, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to think creatively to plan and deliver engaging activities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Aria Care

Aria Healthcare

Mertsham

RH1 3QN