Activities Co-ordinator

HC One; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to enrich the lives of Residents through meaningful activities. This role requires planning, organisation, and a caring attitude to engage with vulnerable individuals. You will help organise fundraising events and enhance social interactions among Residents. We offer training and a range of benefits to support your career development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance cover for all colleagues

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Colleague discounts at over 1600 partners

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

First-rate working environment

Free onsite car parking

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable individuals and developing activity programmes is preferred.
• Strong planning, organisational and IT skills required.
• A caring, positive, and respectful attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for Residents that align with their interests and needs.
• Help the Home Manager organise essential fundraising events.
• Engage the care home team to support Residents and encourage social interaction.
• Contribute ideas for new activities based on Residents’ hobbies.
• Communicate effectively with Residents and co-workers with kindness and consideration.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable individuals

Planning skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Time management

Positive energy

Job description

Overview

As an Activities Co-ordinator at HC-One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. Our Residents are people with their own stories, and joining HC-One gives you a chance to make a meaningful contribution to their lives. At The Applewood, you will plan and implement activities that delight our Residents, help the Home Manager organise fundraising events, and involve the care home team to support Residents with kindness at the forefront.

HC-One are looking for someone with a background working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes. Beyond that, it’s about your positive energy and ability to get along with people. You will have strong planning, organisational and IT skills and manage your time effectively. When communicating with Residents or co-workers, you will be considerate and kind.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You should be able to recognise signs that may indicate abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if there are concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You should have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for Residents that align with their interests and needs.
• Help the Home Manager organise essential fundraising events.
• Engage the care home team to support Residents and encourage social interaction.
• Contribute ideas for new activities based on Residents’ hobbies.
• Communicate effectively with Residents and co-workers with kindness and consideration.

Qualifications

Experience with vulnerable individuals and developing activity programmes is preferred. Strong planning, organisational and IT skills, plus good time management, are required. A caring, positive, and respectful attitude is essential.

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

Rewards & Benefits

We provide full training and offer a wide range of benefits to support your well-being and career development as an Activities Co-ordinator:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for around-the-clock GP consultation (including dependents under 16)
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high-street partners
• Wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme
• First-rate working environment in a purpose-built luxury home
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• Refer a friend scheme