Activities Co-ordinator

Serencroft group.; Romford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus – up to £200!

Employee of the quarter

Tickets to sporting events or vouchers

Job summary

Serencroft Care Homes in Romford is seeking a creative Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging social, recreational and therapeutic activities for residents.

You will work closely with residents, families and the care team to ensure activities are person-centred, and help ensure safety and wellbeing. The role includes outings and events, with opportunities for NVQ progression.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for working with older people and enhancing wellbeing.
• Kind, patient and a natural motivator.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing varied activity programmes.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently with strong time management.
• Full UK driving licence is a plus for occasional trips.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of activities for residents.
• Get to know residents' life histories, hobbies and preferences.
• Support participation, promoting dignity, independence and choice.
• Organise outings, entertainment and special events.
• Maintain records of activities delivered and participation.
• Collaborate with families, volunteers and external visitors.
• Ensure equipment and materials are stored and used safely.
• Promote the activities programme to residents, families and visitors.
• Work with care staff to align activities with care plans.

Skills

Passion for older people

Kind and patient

Creativity

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

Serencroft Care Homes is an independent care provider operating five residential and nursing homes across England, including Gable Court in Romford. We are CQC-regulated and B Corp certified, and we work in partnership with NHS commissioners and local universities to provide high-quality, person‑centred care. We're looking for a creative, enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to help plan and deliver engaging activities for the residents and staff who call Gable Court home.

Role Overview

As our Activities Coordinator, you'll be responsible for planning, organising and delivering a varied programme of social, recreational and therapeutic activities for residents at Gable Court. You'll work closely with residents, families and the wider care team to ensure activities are person‑centred, and help ensure the home meets health and safety standards — playing an important behind‑the‑scenes role in the comfort and wellbeing of our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of individual and group activities tailored to residents' interests, abilities and needs
• Get to know residents individually to understand their life histories, hobbies and preferences
• Support residents to take part in activities in a way that promotes dignity, independence and choice
• Organise outings, entertainment and special events for residents, including festive and seasonal celebrations
• Maintain accurate records of activities delivered and residents' participation and engagement
• Work with families, volunteers and external visitors to enrich the activities programme
• Ensure activities equipment and materials are stored and used safely
• Promote the home's activities programme and its benefits to residents, families and visitors
• Work collaboratively with care staff to ensure activities complement residents' care plans

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for working with older people and enhancing their wellbeing.
• Kind, patient, and a natural motivator.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing varied and inclusive activity programmes.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently, with strong time management.
• A full UK driving licence is a plus (for occasional trips out)

What We Offer

• A varied, hands‑on role within a supportive, values‑led care home team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities within a multi‑site care group
• Potential to take up NVQ once successfully completing probation period.
• A supportive value led team environment
• Refer a Friend bonus – up to £200!
• Employee of the quarter - opportunity to potentially win tickets to sporting events or purchasing vouchers for amazing brands and so much more!

Job Summary

Location: Romford

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

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Serencroft Care Homes is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of background.