Activities Co- Ordinator

Dovehaven Care Homes; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

2 weekly pay

28 days annual leave

Paid DBS

Free parking

Full induction

Ongoing training

Career progression

Uniform provided

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes – Cedar Garden in Preston is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator with a passion for enriching the lives of elderly residents. The role requires planning engaging social and recreational events, both in and outside the home, and consulting with residents to tailor activities to their interests.

You will work within a supportive team on a rota, with every other weekend, 30 hours across three days, and a Real Living Wage. DBS clearance is required and full induction provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting preferred.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Able to work within a team and on a rota.
• Commitment to improving residents' social activities.

Responsibilities

• Create ideas and organise social and recreational events for residents.
• Consult with residents to identify interests and tailor activities.
• Plan activities to support physical and mental wellbeing.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Compassionate

Independent worker

Job description

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Activities Co- Ordinator

Cedar Garden, Tag Lane, Preston.

30 hourcontract

Three days a week- 8am- 6pmon a rota basis with every other weekend availability required.

Real Living Wage

Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Dovehaven, we don’t just fill shifts,we build teams people want to stay in.

Whether you thrive in the energy of the day or the calm focus of the night, this is a role where you’re trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Why People Choose This Role

• Real Living Wage,because your work matters
• Strong, supportive team on every shift
• Paid training before you start,not thrown in at the deep end
• Clear routines, real responsibility

About the role:

As an Activities Coordinator you will be required to create ideas, organise social and recreational events, both in and outside of the home, and consult with our residents to identify their social and recreational interests, generate enthusiasm and support the delivery of these activities.

You will also plan and implement a wide range of activities to support the physical and mental wellbeing of our residents. Ideal candidates will have previous experience within a similar setting, ideally with groups of people who have a variety of needs and tastes. Working as part of a wider team, you will be committed to making the lives of elderly people better and focused on making our residents’ lives fulfilling.

About Cedar Garden Care Home

Cedar Garden is a specialist dementia nursing unit designed specifically for up to 30 male individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours. We're dedicated to providing compassionate and person-centred care to each of our residents

Take a lookat the home: Cedar Garden | Dementia | Nursing | Preston | Lancashire

What Matters Most

We’re looking for people who are:

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate
• Comfortable working independently
• Genuinely motivated to make a difference

What You’ll Get

• Real Living Wage
• 2 weekly pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Paid DBS
• Free parking
• Full induction before your first shift
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy
• Uniform provided

Important Information

• full-time contract
• Every other weekend required
• No sponsorship available
• Enhanced DBS required

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

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