Activities Coordinator

Care Concern Group; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Luso Court Care Centre in Clapham, London seeks an Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging, person-centred activities for adults with complex nursing needs, dementia and mental health conditions. You will work closely with the team to support independence, social interaction and wellbeing, tailoring activities to individual interests.

Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist division of Care Concern Group, emphasizes core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity and offers

Qualifications

• Creative, organised and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, person centred activities.
• Genuine interest in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in activities or similar role is beneficial, transferable from hospitality, events, childcare or community work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, person-centred activities tailored to individual interests and needs.
• Build positive relationships to understand preferences, behaviours and communication styles.
• Work closely with the wider team to adapt activities as mood and wellbeing change.

Skills

Creative approach

Strong communication

Plan activities

Support complex needs

Team player

Job description

Luso Court Care Centre is a newly commissioned specialist care home in Clapham, London supporting adults with complex nursing needs, dementia and mental health conditions. The home offers 80 en suite bedrooms across two floors and provides complex nursing care, specialist dementia care and residential mental health support within a safe and clinically led environment., 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.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• 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 Luso Court Care Centre 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|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.

Salary and Benefits

• £13.50 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)