Activities Coordinator

Abbeyfield Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet: instant extra pay

Medicash healthcare & dental expenses

Up to 31 days paid leave

Life Assurance

Pay progression within role

Learning and career development

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield Living Society in Coventry is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support residents’ social and mental wellbeing through engaging activities. You’ll plan and deliver a varied programme, tailor activities to individuals (including those with dementia) and build strong relationships with residents and the wider team.

You’ll work closely with staff and volunteers, ensuring activities run smoothly, and maintain records of involvement and planning.

Qualifications

• You will be highly organised and able to work on your own initiative.
• Creative in planning activities and engaging residents.
• Empathetic with older people, including those with dementia.
• Able to communicate clearly with residents, families and staff.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Develop a varied range of social activities for residents.
• Tailor activities to individual needs and abilities.
• Get to know residents and involve them in activity planning.
• Build positive relationships with residents and staff.
• Plan supplies and address concerns to run activities smoothly.
• Maintain up-to-date records of resident involvement and plans.

Skills

Organised

Creative

Empathetic

Communication

Team player

Job description

240 Bredon Ave, Binley, Coventry CV3 2FD, UK

Job Description

Posted Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 23:59

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England.
Our work is guided by five core values –Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities.

We are now looking for an Activities Coordinator to join our team at Phil Mead House Care Home, in Binley, Coventry.

The Role of Activities Coordinator:

• Within Abbeyfield we believe that maintaining and improving the social and mental health of our residents is as important as their physical health. In the role of Activities Coordinator, you have a vital role in achieving this.


• You will providea varied range of social activities suitable for your residents.


• You'll naturally get to know your residents as individuals, and involve them and others at all stages of the activity development process, and tailor each activity to their current physical and mental needs and abilities, including those with dementia.


• You have the responsibility but also the great pleasure of developing positive and supportive relationships with our amazing residents. You can use their life stories, experiences and interests to collate a selection of personally meaningful activities which will most engage that person, maintaining their choice to be as involved, or not involved, as they wish.


• You will work in partnership with other staff and volunteers, utilising their skills and expertise and motivating and supporting them throughout their involvement.


• Responsible for each activity running as smoothly as possible, you’ll plan and obtain all needed supplies and deal swiftly with any concerns raised.


• You will maintain an up to date record of relevant information including resident involvement and past and planned activities.

Rewards and Benefits:

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, with no waiting until payday!


• Book Virtual GP appointments, claim back healthcare and dental expenses with Medicash


• Up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata) including bank/public holidays


• Life Assurance


• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution


• Learning and career development opportunities


• Company pension


• Discounted gym membership


• An employee assistance programme


• Shop and save vouchers


• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You:

• As the Activities Coordinator, you’ll be highly organised, and able to work using your own initiative.


• Creative, with a fresh approach to planning activities, you’ll also be a naturally caring person, who is empathetic, and understandthe needs of older people, including those with dementia.


• Able to communicate and interact well with a wide range of people in varied situations, you’ll also be patient, with the ability to remain calm and tactful in sensitive situations.


• You’ll also be able to build strong relationships, and by doing so you’ll be a strong and supportive team player.
  

You can find out more about Abbeyfield Living Society and our values here: https://www.abbeyfieldliving.org.uk/about-us/

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career as an Activities Coordinator, where your skills and compassion truly matter.

240 Bredon Ave, Binley, Coventry CV3 2FD, UK