Activities Coordinator

Hallhouse Care Home; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Hallhouse Care Home in Fenwick, East Ayrshire, is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enhance daily life for residents. The role involves delivering engaging, person-centred activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction, across group and one-to-one formats.

The post offers a contracted 30 hours per week at £13.60 per hour, with paid PVG, pension, uniform, and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Creative, organised and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities.
• Genuine interest in supporting older people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Transferable skills from hospitality/events/childcare/community work encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of group and one-to-one activities.
• Tailor activities to individual interests, abilities and care needs.
• Build strong relationships to understand preferences and enable participation for all individuals, including those living with dementia.
• Contribute to a positive and stimulating environment where residents feel valued, active and connected.

Skills

Creative

Communication

Planning activities

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Hospitality transferables

Job description

Located in the peaceful village of Fenwick, East Ayrshire, Hallhouse Care Home provides high-quality Residential, Nursing, and Respite care for up to 47 residents. With an impressive carehome.co.uk rating of 9.9 and Care Inspectorate grades of 5, 5, 5, 4, and 5, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Activities Coordinator Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in enhancing daily life by delivering engaging, meaningful and person centred activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction.

You will plan and deliver a varied programme of group and one to one activities, tailored to individual interests, abilities and care needs. Building strong relationships is essential, enabling a clear understanding of preferences and supporting inclusive participation for all individuals, including those living with dementia.

Working as part of the wider team, the role contributes to a positive and stimulating environment where individuals feel valued, active and connected. This role is open to both experienced candidates and those new to care, with training and support provided to help you develop in the role.

What We Are Looking For

• A creative, organised and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities
• A genuine interest in supporting older people
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in activities or a similar role is beneficial, however candidates with transferable skills from roles such as hospitality, events, childcare or community work are encouraged to apply

About us

Hallhouse Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.