Activities Co-ordinator

Splendid Hospitality Group; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Hotel Room Discounts

Food & Beverage Discounts

Life Assurance

Salary Sacrifice - Car Scheme

Stream - earned wages access

Pension - auto enrolment

Learning & Development

Job summary

Splendid Hospitality Group is hiring an Activities Coordinator at Derwent Lodge Care Home in the United Kingdom. This part-time role focuses on supporting residents' physical, emotional and social wellbeing through engaging activities and person-centred care.

You will plan and deliver wellbeing activities, support independence and build relationships with residents and families while working with a supportive care team. Flexible shifts apply, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• You must have a caring, compassionate, person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families and colleagues.
• Ability to motivate and engage residents in meaningful wellbeing activities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills in a busy care setting.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Champion wellbeing by planning and delivering engaging activities.
• Bring activities to life with exercise, arts and crafts, music and reminiscence.
• Promote independence by encouraging participation in daily activities.
• Monitor resident wellbeing and report changes to the care team.
• Maintain a safe environment following health and safety procedures.
• Build trusted relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Work as one team across the home and attend training meetings.

Skills

Wellbeing activities planning

Communication skills

Empathy and compassion

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Flexible shift pattern

Job description

Department: Wellbeing

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Derwent Lodge - Care Home

Compensation: £13.35 / hour

Description

Imagine making a genuine difference to someone's day, every single day.

As our Activities Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in supporting the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of the people in our care. Through compassionate, person-centred support, you'll help residents maintain their independence, enjoy meaningful experiences and feel valued every step of the way.

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care, building meaningful relationships and creating moments that truly matter, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

One week you will work 4 shifts a week, the next 3 shifts a week on a rolling rota. The average hours are 28 hours a week with a 30 minute unpaid break each shift.

What You Will Do In This Splendid Role

Every day is different, but you'll play an important role in supporting residents to live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.

• Champion wellbeing - Plan and deliver engaging wellbeing activities that encourage social interaction, physical activity and emotional wellbeing through both group and one-to-one sessions.
• Bring activities to life - Create meaningful experiences through exercise, arts and crafts, music, reminiscence, virtual experiences, interactive games and digital wellbeing tools, tailoring activities to residents' individual interests and abilities.
• Promote independence - Encourage residents to participate in everyday activities, supporting them to maintain confidence, choice and independence wherever possible.
• Monitor resident wellbeing - Observe and report any changes in residents' physical, emotional or social wellbeing, ensuring concerns are communicated promptly to the wider care team.
• Maintain a safe environment - Follow health and safety, infection control, safeguarding and moving and handling procedures to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone.
• Build trusted relationships - Develop positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues, communicating with empathy, patience and respect at all times.
• Work as one team - Collaborate with colleagues across the home, attending training and team meetings while contributing to a positive, supportive and caring environment.

What Makes You Splendid

We're looking for someone who genuinely cares about making a difference and enjoys helping others live happy, fulfilling lives.

You'll bring:

• A caring, compassionate and person-centred approach, with a genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building trusted relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Empathy, patience and emotional intelligence, understanding the unique needs of every individual.
• The ability to motivate, encourage and engage residents in meaningful wellbeing activities that promote independence and quality of life.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail, recognising changes in residents' wellbeing and responding appropriately.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance a varied workload in a busy care environment.
• A positive, proactive and flexible approach, working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• The ability to undertake the physical aspects of the role, including supporting residents with mobility and working across both the care home and hydrotherapy setting.
• A willingness to work a flexible shift pattern, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

We live by our values, and we'd love you to bring them to life every day:

• Nimble - Adapts to the changing needs of residents, providing compassionate support with flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Honest - Treats every resident with dignity, respect and kindness, delivering care with integrity and professionalism.
• Brilliant - Brings energy, creativity and enthusiasm to wellbeing activities, creating meaningful experiences that enhance residents' quality of life.
• Open - Builds trusted relationships with residents, families and colleagues, communicating with empathy, warmth and respect.

Our Splendid Benefits:

When you join Splendid, you will enjoy a reward package to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career. Here are just some of the benefits on offer:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it with 24/7 access to remote GP appointments.
• Hotel Room Discounts - stay with us or our partner hotels at special team rates including discounted rates for friends and family.
• Food & Beverage Discounts - enjoy meals and drinks at reduced prices across our hotels.
• Life Assurance - peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Salary Sacrifice - Car Scheme: our team members can enjoy the ultimate benefit of driving a brand new, full insured and maintained car for a fixed monthly amount taken from their salary.
• Stream - access your earned wages up to 50% whenever you need them giving you financial flexibility and Highstreet discounts available.
• Pension - auto enrolment into the company pension scheme.
• Learning & Development - opportunities available to progress your skills and career.