Activities Coordinator

Auditio; Ashton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Bira Care Homes Ashton Park is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan, deliver and evaluate a range of activities for residents, promoting engagement, independence and wellbeing. The role involves tailoring plans to individual preferences and ensuring inclusivity across diverse backgrounds.

You will work with the care team to identify needs, maintain records and comply with CIW/CQC and safety regulations, while liaising with families and volunteers to enhance the activity offering.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning or delivering group or one-to-one activities.
• Creativity, enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate individuals with diverse needs.
• Good organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop activity plans tailored to residents' preferences and abilities.
• Promote independence, dignity and joy in interactions.
• Complete and maintain activity records, evaluations and risk assessments.
• Comply with CIW/CQC and health and safety regulations, infection control and risk management.
• Coordinate with care team, families, volunteers and the community to enhance activities.
• Keep activity areas safe, clean and well set up; report hazards and incidents.
• Reflect on feedback to continually improve the activity programme.

Skills

Activity planning

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

# Activities CoordinatorBira Care HomesAshton ParkPart time · 30£13.45 per hour## About the role## About the roleYou'll plan, deliver and evaluate a range of meaningful activities and social opportunities for residents — promoting engagement, independence and wellbeing, and helping every resident feel connected and at home.## What you'll do* Develop activity plans tailored to residents' preferences, abilities and cultural backgrounds, adapting activities so everyone can take part.* Promote independence, dignity and joy in all your interactions with residents.* Complete and maintain accurate activity records, evaluations and risk assessments, ensuring every activity is safe and appropriate for residents' health conditions.* Comply with CIW/CQC and health and safety regulations, following infection control procedures and risk management plans.* Work with the care team to identify residents' needs and preferences, and liaise with families, volunteers and the community to enhance the activity offer.* Keep activity areas safe, clean and appropriately set up, reporting any incidents or hazards.* Reflect on feedback and continuously improve the activity programme.## What you'll need* Experience in planning or delivering group or one-to-one activities* Creativity, enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills* Ability to engage and motivate individuals with diverse needs* Good organisational and communication skills* Enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK### Desirable* Experience working in a care home or with older people* A relevant qualification in activity provision or health and social care* Knowledge of dementia-friendly practices## Why Bira* Make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support, every day.* Champion dignity, compassion and choice in every interaction.* Join a culture where care is not just delivered — it's felt.## Apply for this roleTell us about yourself and attach your CV. It only takes a couple of minutes.