Activities Coordinator

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and career progression

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Alderley Edge is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents at Cavendish Court. You will tailor programmes to individual interests, create a warm, inclusive social environment, and support residents in maintaining hobbies.

The role requires warmth, reliability, and creativity, with some evenings and weekends and a commitment to person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive
• Experience planning events and activities is essential
• Highly organised and reliable with ability to plan and coordinate

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities
• Create a warm, inclusive social environment for residents
• Support residents in maintaining existing hobbies and discovering new ones
• Organise social events, seasonal celebrations and community involvement
• Coordinate outings to promote wellbeing and variety
• Work closely with care staff and families to support holistic wellbeing
• Record participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement

Skills

Warm personality

Event planning

Organisation

Creativity

People skills

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description: Activities Coordinator

Location: Cavendish Court, Alderley Edge

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)

Salary: £12.87

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for an Activities Coordinator to join the team at Cavendish Court, Alderley Edge. If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering engaging activities tailored to individual interests and abilities
• Creating a warm, inclusive, and social environment for all
• Supporting residents in maintaining existing hobbies and discovering new ones
• Organising social events, seasonal celebrations, and community involvement
• Coordinating outings and excursions to promote wellbeing and variety
• Working closely with care staff and families to support holistic wellbeing
• Recording participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident in planning events
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a care or activity setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We Offer

Working at Highgate Care means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents