Activities Co-Ordinator

Nugent Care; Lane Head; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Life Assurance Scheme

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card membership & staff-dis

Career development and training

Job summary

Nugent Care is seeking an Activities Co-Ordinator to plan and deliver a varied programme of meaningful activities for residents in our elderly care home.

You’ll support wellbeing, independence and social connection through arts, music, reminiscence, celebrations and community involvement. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, with a compassionate, people-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in activity co-ordination or activity-based role preferred.
• Ability to tailor activities to individual needs and dementia exposure is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage older people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of activities for residents’ wellbeing.
• Organise group events, gentle exercise, arts, music and community outings.
• Provide one-to-one engagement and tailor activities to individuals.
• Build relationships with residents, families, and volunteers.
• Maintain records, attend meetings, and manage resources and budgets.

Skills

Creative

Compassionate

Organised

Excellent communicator

Team player

Job description

Are you a creative, compassionate, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys making a positive difference in people's lives? We are looking for an Activities Co-Ordinator to join our dedicated team and play a key role in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of residents within the elderly care home. This rewarding role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering a varied programme of engaging, meaningful and person-centred activities that support residents to remain active, connected, and fulfilled. You will create opportunities that promote social interaction, independence, dignity, and choice, while ensuring activities are tailored to individual needs, interests, and abilities. From arts and crafts, music and reminiscence sessions to celebrations, community engagement and one-to-one support, you will help residents enjoy each day to the fullest.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering a varied programme of activities that support residents' emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive wellbeing.
• Organising group activities, themed events, celebrations, gentle exercise sessions, music activities, arts and crafts, games and community outings.
• Supporting residents individually through meaningful one-to-one engagement and personalised activities.
• Getting to know residents, their families and life histories to ensure activities reflect individual interests and preferences.
• Encouraging participation and helping residents maintain hobbies, friendships, and community connections.
• Working closely with care staff and other colleagues to ensure activities remain inclusive and person-centred.
• Building positive relationships with volunteers, entertainers, community groups, and external organisations.
• Maintaining activity records, attendance information, and feedback in line with home procedures.
• Managing activity resources and budgets effectively while ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality requirements.

  Warm, caring, and passionate about supporting older people.

• Creative, energetic, and able to motivate others.
• Confident planning and organising activities for groups and individuals.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Committed to promoting dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing.
• Organised and able to maintain accurate records and plans.
• Flexible in their approach to working hours, including occasional special events.

Previous experience within a care home, day service, community setting or activity-based role would be advantageous, particularly experience supporting older people or those living with dementia.

Why Join Nugent?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Nugent and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support. We are looking for a committed, compassionate, and motivated individual who shares our values and is passionate about delivering high-quality services.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or have any questions about the role, please contact our HR Team at.

• The above position is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Nugent actively promotes the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children
• Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
• 30 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 3 years' service
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Corporate Medicash Scheme
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card membership and staff discounts
• Recommend a Friend Scheme
• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Enhanced DBS check fully funded and maintained on the Update Service

We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity amongst our workforce and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our people to feel respected and able to give their best in their working life.

Our Values - iACCORD

Everything we do is guided by our iACCORD values: Integrity | Ambition | Courage | Compassion | Optimism | Respect | Dignity These values shape our culture and inspire us to work with heart, purpose, and positivity every day.