Activities Coordinator

Agincare; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training

Company pension

On-demand pay

Refer-a-friend bonus

£12.72 per hour

Job summary

Agincare in Derby is seeking an Activities Coordinator at the Nightingale care home to plan and lead fun activities, games, crafts and social events for residents, using creativity and energy to foster joy and connection.

This role offers 24 hours per week with shifts from 10am to 4pm, a warm, people‑focused environment, funded training, pension and other benefits. Right to work in the UK, and a background in care with social engagement is desirable.

Qualifications

• Plan and run activities, games, crafts and social events for residents.
• Warm, creative and people‑oriented personality.
• Experience in care or activities coordination is desirable.
• Funded training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Activity planning

Creativity

People-focused

Social engagement

Job description

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Turn your creativity into a rewarding career as an Activities Coordinator

Do you love planning fun activities and bringing joy to others? Join the Nightingale care home 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
• 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
• The availability to commit to 24 hours per week to include alternative weekends
• Working 6 hours shifts from 10am to 4pm - there is some flexibility with the working hours
• A warm , creative, people-focused personality
• A background working within the care sector which includes planning, putting activities in place, social engagement and participation in events would be desirable

About us:

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across England. 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