Activities Coordinator

Aurem Care; Ashtead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

37.5 hour work week

Day shifts

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Free DBS check

Free onsite parking

Life Insurance

Company pension scheme

Wagestream access to earned pay

Employee Assistance Programme for健康 &

Free in-house training via Your Hippo

Fully funded apprenticeship programmes

Annual salary reviews

Refer-a-Friend up to £750

Job summary

Aurem Care seeks an Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents, tailored to individual preferences and abilities.

You will run group and 1:1 sessions, support social participation, and help maintain wellbeing plans within a warm care-home setting. This role emphasizes creativity, empathy, and teamwork to enrich residents' daily lives.

Qualifications

• Creative, enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference.
• Experience in organising activities, ideally within a care, health, or community setting.
• Compassionate, patient and respectful of individual needs.
• Confident communicator who enjoys engaging with people.
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Dedicated to promoting positive experiences and maintaining residents' interests and independence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of group and individual activities.
• Create and maintain weekly activity schedules.
• Support residents to participate reflecting interests and choices.
• Assess residents' social and recreational needs considering abilities and wellbeing goals.
• Ensure residents' social care plans are completed and regularly reviewed.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Assist with other duties as required to support care delivery.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organising activities

Team player

Job description

At Aurem Care, we believe every resident is unique. We are committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where residents can continue enjoying the hobbies, interests, and social connections that matter most to them. As an Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in enhancing our residents' wellbeing by planning and delivering engaging activities tailored to their individual preferences and abilities. From arts and crafts, baking sessions, and gardening, to live entertainment, social events, and one-to-one activities, you'll help create meaningful experiences that bring joy, purpose, and companionship to our residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of group and individual activities.
• Create and maintain weekly activity schedules.
• Support residents to participate in activities that reflect their interests, hobbies, and personal choices.
• Assess residents' social and recreational needs, taking into account their abilities, preferences, and wellbeing goals.
• Ensure residents' social care plans are completed and regularly reviewed.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Assist with other duties as required to support the smooth delivery of care services.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a difference.
• Experienced in organising activities, ideally within a care, health, or community setting.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful of individual needs.
• A confident communicator who enjoys engaging with people.
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Dedicated to promoting positive experiences and maintaining residents' interests and independence.

Please Note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Make Every Day Meaningful

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of older people? Do you have a creative flair, a caring nature, and a talent for bringing people together? If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Aurem Care has been recognised as a Top 20 Care Home Group by carehome.co.uk, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional care and support. We are passionate about creating happy homes where residents feel valued, respected, and supported to live fulfilling lives.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do

• Diversity
• Integrity
• Fun
• Commitment
• Connection

Benefits and Pay

• Pay: £13 per hour
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Day shifts
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts)
• Free DBS check (T&Cs apply)
• Free onsite parking
• Life Insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Wagestream - access your earned pay when you need it
• Employee Assistance Programme providing healthcare and mental health support
• Free in-house training through our e-learning platform, Your Hippo
• Fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
• Annual salary reviews
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme with rewards of up to £750 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)
• A supportive workplace where people are valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow