Activities Co-Ordinator

Aria Care; Bosham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Activities Co-Ordinator for a part-time role in Bosham. You will plan and deliver engaging activities for residents, enhancing their wellbeing and quality of life. Strong interpersonal and preparation skills are essential, along with a genuine passion for caring for older adults. Experience in healthcare or a similar field is preferred. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £12.30 per hour and various perks.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but experience in healthcare/social care is advantageous.
• Genuine interest in the wellbeing of older adults, particularly those with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a range of activities for residents.
• Work closely with the care team to understand residents' preferences.
• Enhance the wellbeing and quality of life for the home's residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Preparation skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Job description

The role of Activities Co‑Ordinator at Kings Lodge Nursing Home in Bosham, Chichester is a part‑time position (18 hours per week) that involves planning and delivering engaging activities for the home’s residents. The successful candidate will need to have strong interpersonal and preparation skills to ensure each resident can make the most of every day.

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Co‑Ordinator, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a diverse range of activities and events that cater to the diverse needs and interests of the residents. This may include arts and crafts, music, games, outings, and other therapeutic activities. You will work closely with the care team to understand the residents’ preferences and tailor the activities accordingly. The role requires excellent communication skills, creativity, and a genuine passion for enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for the home’s residents.

About us

Olympus OpCo Ltd, the operator of Kings Lodge Nursing Home, is a healthcare company that specialises in providing high‑quality residential, nursing, and dementia care services. The home has a CQC rating of ‘Good’ and is rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a strong focus on delivering excellent care and customer satisfaction.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Kings Lodge Nursing Home, Main Road, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8PN
• 77 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• £12.30 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

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

The key ingredients to being a successful Wellbeing Coordinator 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.

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.

It would be great to hear from you!

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience in a similar role or in the healthcare/social care sector would be advantageous. The successful candidate should have a genuine interest in and commitment to the wellbeing of older adults, particularly those living with dementia.

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.