Activities Co-ordinator

HC-One Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care company in Hounslow is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator committed to enriching the lives of residents through engaging activities. In this role, you will plan and implement various activities, assist in fundraising events, and foster social interactions among residents. Ideal candidates should possess strong planning and interpersonal skills, alongside a dedication to safeguarding and working with vulnerable individuals. This position offers a supportive environment and a range of benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Wellbeing support

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Background working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes.
• Strong planning, organisational, and IT skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding: recognise signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities that delight residents.
• Assist the Home Manager with organising fundraising events.
• Encourage residents to socialise and participate in activities.

Skills

Planning

Organisational skills

IT skills

Positive energy

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

In your role as an Activities Co-ordinator at HC-One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to residents.

As an Activities Co-ordinator it will mean planning and implementing activities that will delight our residents. You may also help the Home Manager to organise essential fundraising events. Whether you’re giving residents confidence to socialise, developing activity ideas based on residents’ hobbies, or getting the care home team involved, you’ll do so with kindness above all else.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities that delight residents.
• Assist the Home Manager with organising fundraising events.
• Encourage residents to socialise and participate in activities.
• Develop activity ideas based on residents’ hobbies and involve the care home team where appropriate.
• Communicate with residents and co-workers with consideration and kindness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Background working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes.
• Brilliant, positive energy with the ability to get along with people.
• Strong planning, organisational and IT skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding: recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. Ability to seek appropriate advice and escalate if action is not taken.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas.

About HC-One & Values

• Kindness is a way of life: five key qualities are held at HC-One—the HC-One Way.
• We are curious—asking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionate—walking in the shoes of others.
• We are creative—finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous—supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• We are dependable—people can always count on us.

We champion inclusivity and encourage a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prioritise inclusive working practices.

We are enhancing digital care planning to streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. You’ll be supported as you learn and use technology.

Right to Work

Please note: We can only consider applications from individuals who already have full right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.

Rewards & Benefits

• We’ll provide full training and a opportunity to learn something new.
• Access to a wide range of benefits and services supporting physical and psychological well-being.
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during a shift of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible pay access
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – access to 24/7 GP consultation for you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of a committed team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing – confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for issues including physical, mental and financial)
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral (role dependent)