Activities Coordinator

Agincare; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training (up to QCF Level 5)

Company pension

On-demand pay

Blue Light discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000

£12.72 per hour

Job summary

Agincare's Cheriton care home in Dorchester is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and lead engaging activities, games, crafts and social events, creating meaningful moments for residents.

You will inspire movement and social engagement, organise celebrations and outings, and foster joy and connection through creativity. The role requires 40 hours per week, 9:30am–6pm, with every other weekend; part-time options are available.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK for at least 12 months.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week - 09:30 to 18:00.
• Must be able to work every other weekend, including both days.
• Part time contract also available.
• Warm, creative and people-focused personality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead fun activities, games, crafts and social events.
• Organise celebrations, outings and entertainment.
• Create joyful moments through laughter, creativity and connection.
• Encourage movement, independence and social engagement.

Job description

Package Description Turn your creativity into a rewarding career as an Activities Coordinator

Package Description Turn your creativity into a rewarding career as an Activities Coordinator

Do you love planning fun activities and bringing joy to others? Join the Cheriton care home team as an Activities Coordinator and use your energy, creativity and enthusiasm to create meaningful moments for our residents.

Why you’ll love it

• Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5)
• Company pension
• On-demand pay
• Blue Light discounts
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
• £12.72 per hour

How you’ll make a difference every day

• Plan and lead fun activities, games, crafts and social events
• Organise celebrations, outings and entertainment
• Create joyful moments through laughter, creativity and connection
• Encourage movement, independence and social engagement

All you need

• Right to work in the UK for at least 12 months
• Availability to work 40 hours per week - 09.30am - 6pm. Must be able to working every other weekend, this will include both days.
• Part time contract also available
• A warm, creative and people-focused personality

Where you’ll be working

Cheriton care home, 8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2EN

• Care home: Cheriton Residential Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre
• CQC rating: Cheriton Care Home - Care Quality Commission

About Us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the country’s leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers