Activities Coordinator

Care Concern Group; King Sterndale; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Care Concern Group's Watford House Care Home in High Peak is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enrich daily life for residents through meaningful activities. The role delivers group and one-to-one programmes, tailored to individual interests and care needs, including those living with dementia.

Open to experienced candidates or those new to care, the post offers training and supports development; you will work alternate weekends and receive DBS paid, pension, uniform and 5.6 weeks annual

Qualifications

• Experience in activities or similar role is beneficial.
• Candidates with transferable hospitality, events or community work experience are encouraged to apply.
• Willing to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
• Plan and run group and one-to-one activities.
• Promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction for residents, including those living with dementia.
• Build strong relationships to understand preferences and support inclusive participation.
• Collaborate with the wider team to create a positive, stimulating environment.

Skills

Creative

Organised

Enthusiastic

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Activity planning

Teamwork

Job description

Our residential home is in the beautiful High Peak, providing high quality Residential, Respite and Dementia care for 36-residents.

Activities Coordinator Contract £12.71 per hour Contracted to 30 hours per week Paid DBS, 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. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

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

Watford House Care Home is part 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 delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can 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.

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