Activities Coordinator

Ashlea Court Care Home; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Ashlea Court Care Home in Larkhall, United Kingdom, is seeking an Activities Coordinator to help enrich daily life within Oaklea Dementia Care Unit, part of Willinbrook Healthcare. You will plan and deliver engaging, person-centred activities that support wellbeing, independence and social interaction for residents with complex physical and mental health needs.

Working closely with the wider team, you will tailor activities to individual interests and abilities, monitor engagement, and adapt

Qualifications

• Experience in activities or similar role is beneficial.
• Experience with dementia care is advantageous.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, person-centred activities.
• Tailor activities to individual interests, abilities and care needs.
• Work with the team to support wellbeing and social interaction.
• Adapt activities in response to mood or wellbeing.

Skills

Creative

Organised

Interpersonal skills

Activity planning

Job description

Activities Coordinator Ashlea Court Care Home•Larkhall, United Kingdom

Oaklea Dementia Care Unit, within Ashlea Court Care Home, is part of Willinbrook Healthcare and provides specialist dementia care for up to 26 residents. The unit offers a structured, supportive and homely environment designed to meet the needs of individuals living with dementia.

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 37.5 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview
As an Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in enhancing daily life within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs.

You will plan and deliver engaging, meaningful and person centred activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction. Activities will be tailored to individual interests, abilities and care needs, including those who may require a more structured or sensitive approach to engagement.

Building positive relationships is essential, helping you understand individual preferences, behaviours and communication styles to support inclusive participation. You will create a calm, supportive and stimulating environment where individuals feel valued, confident and connected.

Working closely with the wider team, you will contribute to a consistent and supportive environment, adapting activities where required and responding appropriately to changes in mood, behaviour or wellbeing.

What We Are Looking For

• A creative, organised and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, person centred activities
• A genuine interest in supporting individuals with complex needs
• 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
Oaklea Dementia Care Unit Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care 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 delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and 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 a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.

Full-time