Activities Coordinator

Exemplar Ltd; Highburton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to organize and lead meaningful activities for individuals with complex needs. You will foster community spirit and empower people to live fulfilled lives through tailored activities and support. Qualifications in care are not essential; enthusiasm and creativity are valued. Join a supportive team that prioritizes person-centred care.

Benefits

Training and induction programs

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Caring and able to see the funny side of life.
• Experience in organizing activities is a plus.
• Understanding individual needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Organise individual activity plans based on goals.
• Foster community spirit through group activities.
• Support individuals in maintaining hobbies and interests.
• Assist individuals in becoming involved in the community.
• Celebrate national awareness days and achievements.
• Promote choice, dignity, and independence.

Skills

Caring and kind

Creative thinker

Enthusiastic

Positive attitude

Great listener

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic people person who loves to bring the fun? As an Activities Coordinator, you'll organise and lead meaningful and entertaining activities for the people we support. You'll play a key role in empowering them to live fulfilled and happy lives. Our Activities Coordinators organise creative and fun activities for the people we support. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• organising individual activity plans based on people's unique goals and interests
• fostering community spirit through group activities
• supporting people to maintain their current, and take up new, hobbies, interests and educational opportunities
• assisting people to become more involved in their local community
• celebrating national awareness days, holidays and individual/collective achievements
• promoting choice, dignity and independence

As part of our mission to make every day better, our high staffing levels give you the time to deliver truly person‑centred activities, with a supportive team around you.

What We Value

• caring, kind and able to see the funny side of life
• a creative thinker, always on the lookout for new activities and ideas
• enthusiastic, encouraging and inclusive
• a born organiser with a positive, can‑do approach
• great at listening and communicating
• understanding of individual needs

You'll put people at the heart of everything you do. If you haven't worked in the care sector before, we'll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes. We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren't essential for this role.

About Us

Lepton Heights is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country's leading nursing care providers. Lepton Heights supports adults living with complex needs, such as acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities. As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.