Activities Co-ordinator- Hollinwell

Hatzfeld Care Ltd; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid over 5 miles

Life insurance

Company pension

Meals provided

24/7 free counselling service

On site car park

Monthly staff bonuses

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Hatzfeld Care Ltd is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator at Hollinwell Residential Home to plan and deliver meaningful activities for residents living with dementia. The role focuses on person-centred activities that promote wellbeing, social interaction, and cognitive stimulation.

You will work with care staff, families, volunteers and entertainers, maintaining records and ensuring safety while managing small budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering activities in a care setting or similar.
• Experience working with people who have dementia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities tailored to residents' physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs.
• Promote participation in group and one-to-one activities (arts, music, reminiscence, games).
• Collaborate with care staff, families, volunteers, and entertainers.
• Monitor engagement and progress; adapt activities as needs change.
• Ensure activities are inclusive, safe, and appropriate for varying dementia stages.
• Maintain supplies and manage the activity budget.
• Comply with safeguarding and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Rate of pay: £12.88 per hour

Hours: Monday, Friday, Sunday and every other Saturday 10am-4pm. Extra hours are available for days out etc.

Location: Hollinwell Residential Home NG17 7BT

Hatzfeld Care Ltd provides high quality residential and day care through our specialised Dementia care and residential care services. Each of our homes offers a unique environment providing high quality, consistent, responsive care in a homely, supportive setting.

We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and energetic Activities Co-ordinator to plan, organise, and deliver meaningful and engaging activities for residents living with dementia. The ideal candidate will have a person-centred approach, promoting well-being, social interaction, and cognitive stimulation to enhance residents’ quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a variety of activities tailored to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of residents with dementia.
• Promote participation in group and one-to-one activities such as arts and crafts, music sessions, reminiscence therapy, games, gentle exercise, gardening, and themed events.
• Work collaboratively with care staff, families, volunteers, and external entertainers to enhance the activity programme.
• Monitor and record resident engagement and progress, adapting activities to meet changing needs and abilities.
• Ensure activities are inclusive, safe, and appropriate for residents at various stages of dementia.
• Maintain supplies and manage the activity budget effectively.
• Comply with safeguarding and health & safety regulations at all times.

Requirements

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Enthusiastic and motivated to bring positive outcomes and care for our residents
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Experience Working With People Who Have Dementia

• Experience in planning and delivering activities in a care setting or similar environment

Benefits

• Mileage paid over 5 miles (up to 50 miles per day)
• Life insurance
• Company pension in place
• Meals provided
• 24/7 free counselling service
• On site car park
• Monthly staff bonuses
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each
• £12.88 per hour