Activities Co-ordinator

Methodist Homes; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected care provider is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator in Aylesbury to create and manage engaging activities for residents. You'll work in a supportive environment, collaborating with a committed team. The role offers a part-time schedule (30 hours/week), excellent benefits, and a chance to positively impact the lives of older individuals. A warm, proactive attitude is essential for this rewarding position.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Free uniform

Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Qualifications

• Ability to design and facilitate engaging group activities.
• Warm and caring nature essential.
• Experience with older populations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run a program of activities for residents.
• Work with senior team to assess social needs in care plans.
• Promote enjoyable and stimulating activities.

Skills

Proactive

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Job description

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Activities Co-ordinator based at Hillside, Aylesbury

Available Hours:

Permanent - Part Time - 30 hours

Salary £12.74 per hour

Shift Pattern

Week 1
Monday - 09:30 - 16:00
Tuesday - 09:30 - 16:00
Wednesday - 09:30 - 16:00
Thursday - OFF
Friday - 09:30 - 16:00
Saturday - 09:30 - 16:00

Week 2
Sunday - 09:30 - 16:00
Tuesday - 09:30 - 16:00
Wednesday - 09:30 - 16:00
Thursday - 09:30 - 16:00
Friday - 09:30 - 16:00
Saturday - OFF

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Care Home.

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As an Activities Co-ordinator at MHA you will join our team and work within the Home to provide activity opportunities for our residents.

Duties will be varied and include working in conjunction with the senior team to plan and run a programme of activities for the residents linked to assessed social needs identified in care plans whilst also maintaining and promoting activities that older people enjoy and find stimulating. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

About the home

Hillside is a welcoming, purpose built nursing home offering a wide range of care and nursing services to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Here, people of all ages and backgrounds, including those with physical disabilities and long term medical conditions, find a supportive community. Our compassionate team is experienced in providing personalised care, from daily support to specialised end of life care.

Hillside benefits from strong partnerships with local healthcare professionals, including GPs, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and other specialists, ensuring residents have access to comprehensive medical care.

Our Activities Coordinator keeps the calendar lively, with events like word games, visiting entertainers, outings, and musical afternoons. Residents also enjoy time on the sunny patio and trips to local shops, pubs, and scenic spots. Regular visits from our Chaplain and friendly volunteers bring companionship and joy, making Hillside a place where everyone feels valued and engaged, whatever their beliefs or interests.

For more information about the home, please click here

About you

We are looking for a proactive and forward-thinking Activities Co-ordinator to join our team to work within the Home to provide activity opportunities for our residents. Your ability to design and facilitate group activities is essential. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.