Activities Co-ordinator

Methodist Home For the Aging Corporation; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 8,500 - 9,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank hols

Strong pension scheme

Life assurance

DBS checks and uniforms

Employee hardship fund

Flexible options to buy/sell annual, 1

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Full induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Job summary

Starr Hills care home in Lytham St Annes is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to enhance residents' wellbeing by planning and delivering engaging programmes.

Working with staff, families and volunteers, you will design inclusive activities, support residents to stay connected via IT, and maintain records while following safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for improving residents' wellbeing.
• Ability to design and deliver group and individual activities.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Confidence to use IT tools and support residents.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team or independently.
• Positive attitude towards training and development.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and deliver a programme of activities based on residents' social needs.
• Promote wellbeing through engaging, inclusive activities.
• Support residents in using IT to stay connected with family and friends.
• Coordinate with staff, relatives, volunteers and community groups.
• Keep accurate records of activities and outcomes for care plans.
• Review and adapt activities to changing needs and preferences.
• Assist with induction of new staff where appropriate.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of activity resources and stay within budget.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control and health & safety policies.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Compassion

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Flexibility

Training mindset

Tools

IT tools

Job description

Activities Co-ordinator based at Starr Hills, Lytham St Annes

Job Reference

REQ029190

Date posted

5 October 2026

Closing date

19 October 2026

Location

Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 5PQ

Location: Starr Hills, Lytham St Annes

Hours: 12 hours per week, 2 days per week, 6-hour shifts on Thursday & Friday

Salary: £13.60 per hour

15 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.

About the role

As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for our residents. You will plan, organise, and deliver a varied and stimulating programme of activities that meet residents’ social, physical, and emotional needs.

Working in collaboration with colleagues, families, volunteers, and local community groups, you will help residents stay engaged, independent, and fulfilled — ensuring each day brings opportunities for enjoyment, companionship, and purpose.

What you will do

• Design, plan, and deliver a programme of individual and group activities based on residents assessed social needs.
• Promote residents’ social, physical, and spiritual wellbeing through creative, engaging, and inclusive activities.
• Support residents in accessing a range of IT options (e.g. video calls, social media, online resources) to stay connected with family and friends.
• Liaise with key workers, relatives, volunteers, and community organisations to coordinate participation and events.
• Keep accurate records of activities, attendance, and outcomes to support residents’ care plans.
• Help to review and adapt activities programmes regularly to meet changing needs and preferences.
• Support colleagues and contribute to the induction of new staff where appropriate.
• Ensure the safe use and maintenance of all activity resources and equipment, and work within budget.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety policies at all times.
• Attend training and development sessions as required, which may involve travel to other MHA locations.

About you

You will bring enthusiasm, creativity, and compassion to your role.

You will have:

• A genuine passion for improving the lives of older people through meaningful engagement.
• The ability to design and deliver group and individual activities that motivate and inspire participation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• The confidence to use IT tools and support residents in doing so.
• The ability to work flexibly, as part of a team and independently.
• A positive attitude towards training, personal development, and continuous learning.

Why join MHA?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture, and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. You will work alongside motivated colleagues in an environment of teamwork and trust, while also having fun.

At MHA, we believe this is more than just a job. It is a career to be proud of, where every day you can make a positive difference.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a highly competitive salary, you will enjoy:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time).
• A strong pension scheme, life assurance, and support with professional fees in relevant roles.
• Free DBS checks and uniforms for care and support colleagues.
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support, and access to our hardship fund.
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies.
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app.
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and clear career progression.
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution.

About the home

Starr Hills care home in Lytham St Annes

Starr Hills is an inspiring home with an outstanding CQC rating, offering colleagues a workplace where high standards and strong values sit side by side. The team is friendly, supportive and proud of the care they provide.

Colleagues help create a positive and uplifting environment that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing. The home reflects MHA’s charitable ethos, encouraging teamwork, kindness and opportunities to develop new skills.

For job seekers looking to join a home recognised for excellence, Starr Hills provides a meaningful and rewarding place to grow their career and make every day count.

Where the role requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, the successful candidate will be required to join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA will pay for the DBS check and will provide an additional payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Further details will be provided during onboarding.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.