Activities Coordinator

Hartford Care Limited; Downton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Limited is seeking an Activities Coordinator for our care home in Lode Hill, Downton, Salisbury. You will plan and organise engaging activities to promote happiness, wellbeing and a fulfilling daily routine for residents, respecting their preferences and abilities.

You will lead group sessions, provide individual support, and coordinate entertainment while ensuring safety and inclusivity across all activities. A warm, patient approach and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly and approachable personality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, compassionate and understanding of older people's needs.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and safeguarding/health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise activities: Develop a varied programme of daily activities and events.
• Promote social interaction: Encourage group participation to reduce loneliness.
• Provide individual activities: Offer one-to-one sessions as needed.
• Support physical wellbeing: Organise gentle exercise, walking and movement sessions.
• Encourage mental stimulation: Arrange quizzes, reminiscence, reading groups and crafts.
• Celebrate special occasions: Organise birthdays, seasonal events and themed days.
• Support residents' hobbies: Help maintain interests and discover new ones.
• Promote independence and choice: Involve residents in planning activities.
• Build relationships: Develop positive relations with residents, relatives and staff.
• Involve families and visitors: Encourage family participation in events.

Skills

People skills

Creativity

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Make Every Day Meaningful as an Activities Coordinator

Are you a friendly, creative and enthusiastic person who enjoys bringing people together and making a positive difference in their lives?

We are looking for a caring and motivated Activities Coordinator to join our team at our care home in Lode Hill, Downton, Salisbury.

As an Activities Coordinator, you will play a vital role in promoting residents' happiness, wellbeing and quality of life by organising enjoyable, meaningful and stimulating activities. You will help residents stay socially connected, maintain their interests and hobbies, and enjoy a fulfilling daily routine while respecting their individual needs, choices and abilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and organise activities: Develop a varied programme of daily activities, events and entertainment tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
• Promote social interaction: Encourage residents to participate in group activities, helping to reduce loneliness and isolation.
• Provide individual activities: Offer one-to-one sessions for residents who prefer individual attention or need additional support to participate.
• Support physical wellbeing: Organise suitable gentle exercise, chair-based activities, dancing, walking and movement sessions.
• Encourage mental stimulation: Arrange quizzes, puzzles, reminiscence sessions, reading groups, arts and crafts, and other stimulating activities.
• Celebrate special occasions: Organise birthday celebrations, seasonal events, themed days and other special occasions.
• Support residents' hobbies: Help residents continue enjoying their favourite pastimes and discover new interests.
• Promote independence and choice: Involve residents in planning activities and respect their preferences, cultural backgrounds and personal needs.
• Build relationships: Develop positive relationships with residents, relatives, colleagues and the wider community.
• Involve families and visitors: Encourage family participation and organise events that bring residents and loved ones together.
• Coordinate entertainment: Arrange visiting entertainers, musicians, performers, local groups and community visits where appropriate.
• Support residents living with dementia: Provide meaningful, accessible and dementia-friendly activities suited to residents' individual abilities and needs.
• Maintain activity records: Keep accurate records of activities, attendance, residents' participation and feedback.
• Work as part of the care team: Liaise with care staff to ensure activities are safe, inclusive and appropriate for each resident's care needs.
• Maintain health and safety: Ensure activities and equipment are suitable, safe and accessible, following the home's policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will

• Have a warm, friendly and approachable personality.
• Be creative, enthusiastic and passionate about improving residents' quality of life.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be patient, compassionate and understanding of older people's needs.
• Be confident in organising and leading group activities.
• Be able to motivate and encourage residents with different abilities and interests.
• Have good organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Have previous experience in activities, care or a similar role, although this may not be essential.
• Be willing to undertake relevant training and comply with safeguarding and health and safety requirements.