Activities Coordinator

Abbeyfield; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay via Dayforce Wallet

Virtual GP appointments

Medicash

Up to 31 days paid leave (pro rata)

Company pension

Life Assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Abbeyfield is seeking an Activities Coordinator at Lee House in Wimbledon to design and execute engaging activities for older residents, including those with dementia. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:30–17:00, and ensure activities are safe, stimulating, and meaningful while collaborating with staff and volunteers.

The role emphasizes person-centered activity planning, strong communication, and the ability to build supportive relationships with residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Must be highly organised and able to work on own initiative.
• Creative activity planning with empathy for older residents, including those with dementia.
• Strong communication skills and tact in sensitive situations.
• Ability to build relationships and work well with staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Provide a varied range of social activities suitable for residents.
• Tailor activities to each resident's needs and abilities.
• Get to know residents and involve them in activity development.
• Work in partnership with staff and volunteers to support involvement.
• Plan supplies and resolve any concerns to run activities smoothly.
• Maintain records of resident involvement and planned activities.

Skills

Highly organised

Creative

Empathetic

Patient

Team player

Job description

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 Lee House.

Role:

Activities Coordinator

Location:

2 Lancaster Avenue, Wimbledon, SW19 5DE

Hours:

35 hours per week. 30 minutes unpaid break each day.

Pay:

£13.32 p/h - £13.52 p/h

Rota:

Monday - Friday 09.30-17.00

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 provide a 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:

• £13.32 p/h - £13.52 p/h
• 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
• Comprehensive induction
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• 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 understand the 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/

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

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.

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