Activities Co-ordinator

Priory Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Priory Group as an Activity Coordinator at Orchid Lawns Care Home, a role focused on planning engaging activities for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. This position offers a creative and fulfilling opportunity, supporting service users to enhance their community connections and independence.

Qualifications

• Cheerful, creative, and outgoing disposition.
• Experience in the care sector or working with individuals with additional needs preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activity programs tailored to service users' interests.
• Establish relationships with community partners and gather feedback to enhance activities.

Skills

Creativity

Organization

Empathy

Job description

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Client:

Priory Group

Location:

Bedfordshire, GB, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Reference

PRI100934

Location

Orchid Lawns, Ampthill Road, Steppingley, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AB

Priory Group Division

Adult Care

£12.90 per hour

Hours

37.5 hours

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Location Description

Orchid Lawns Care Home is located in the village of Steppingley, Bedfordshire. Our home offers specialist nursing and dementia support for 24 adults, with 24-hour input from registered nurses. We also provide end-of-life/palliative care and respite services.

The home offers a specialised Dementia Plus service, supporting people with dementia who may have complex needs. Our goal is to support residents to live active and fulfilled lives, with the support of a highly trained nurse-led staff team.

Job Advert Role Description

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Activity Coordinator to join our team supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. This rewarding role involves creating engaging activities that make a positive difference.

Ideally, candidates will have a full UK driving licence held for at least 3 years, to facilitate transportation of service users to community activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise, and coordinate a diverse and inclusive programme of activities tailored to service users' interests and needs.
• Coordinate with external organisations and entertainers for meaningful sessions and outings.
• Establish relationships with local churches, volunteer groups, leisure centres, and community partners.
• Gather feedback through conversations and simple questionnaires to ensure activities are engaging and person-centred.
• Coordinate visits from professionals such as hairdressers and chiropodists alongside the care team.

About You:

• Cheerful, creative, outgoing, with a genuine passion for supporting others.
• Organised and confident in planning and coordinating group activities.
• Experience in the care sector or with individuals with additional needs is preferred but not essential—enthusiasm, empathy, and a positive attitude are most important.

Join our team and help create enriching experiences that promote joy, independence, and community connection for those we support.

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Disclosure

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland, with costs covered by Priory. We are an equal opportunities employer.