Activities Co-Ordinator

Care UK; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream- access your wages at any‑a

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development, training and an AP

Staff discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK in East Kilbride is seeking a dedicated Lifestyle Co-ordinator to support residents in leading active, meaningful lives.

You will plan personalised activities, work with families and the local community, and foster a warm, homely environment while promoting independence and wellbeing for residents.

Join our Learning Academy for training, apprenticeship options and career development, with wellbeing support and access to staff discounts as part of the Care UK family.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage residents with compassion and patience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with families and staff.
• Ability to plan and run personalised activity programs.

Responsibilities

• Help residents remain active and independent through engaging activities.
• Identify residents' goals and implement personalised activity plans.
• Support exploration of new interests and physical activities in a homely setting.
• Collaborate with families, residents and local communities to create meaningful experiences.
• Bring creativity and flexibility to provide diverse experiences for residents.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Lifestyle Co-ordinator. Variety, fun, and a rewarding career is what you can expect.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

The Role

• Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
• Helping identify residents’ unique goals and implement personalised activity plans
• Supporting residents explore new interests, engage in physical activities, and enjoy themselves in a stimulating and homely environment
• Working with families, residents, and local communities to create meaningful experiences for residents
• Create a sense of fun, flexibility, and creative thinking to provide new experiences and activities to meet a diverse range of interests
• Offer a mature, sensible outlook showing commitment, initiative, and desire to enhance the lives of residents

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support

Career Development

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new to or experienced Lifestyle Coordinators and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours