Activities Coordinator

Crooton; Harwell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee rewards

Long service awards

Job summary

Crooton is seeking an Activities Coordinator for a care home in Banbury, Oxfordshire, to create engaging activities that improve residents' wellbeing and social engagement.

You will design imaginative programmes, spend time with residents and families, and help maximise independence; some evenings and alternate weekends are required, with driving licence advantageous.

This role offers a rewarding environment with training, wellbeing support, discounts, and recognition schemes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Activities Coordinator or similar role.
• A full, valid driving licence would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Create imaginative activities for residents.
• Tailor activities programmes to maximise wellbeing and social engagement.
• Coordinate activities within the home and in the local community.

Skills

Experience as Activities Coordinator

Driving licence (advantage)

Job description

Hours: 40 hours per week (including alternate weekend working - either Saturday or Sunday)

Type: Permanent

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2JL

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Activities Coordinator at our award-winning client's care home, you’ll help to create a stimulating environment that enables them to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Their ethos is all about celebrating life, so you’ll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability.

An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as an Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know the residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone’s wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

This position involves alternate weekend work and some evenings.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as an Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mindset mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community.

Previous experience as an Activities Coordinator or similar role

A full, valid driving licence (UK, European, or equivalent) would be an advantage

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!