Activities Coordinator

Care Concern Group; Matlock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a passionate Activities Coordinator to enhance the quality of life for residents at their new luxury care home in Matlock. This role involves planning various engaging activities, fostering connections, and supporting residents in maintaining their interests. The ideal candidate will have a generous spirit and the ability to inspire those around them while embracing the core values of Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity.

Benefits

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Warm and confident personality.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Genuine interest in working with older people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run a monthly activities schedule tailored to residents' needs.
• Organise inclusive events that support social interaction.
• Encourage residents to maintain hobbies and explore new interests.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Motivation

Job description

Darcy House is our brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home in the beautiful town of Matlock, Derbyshire. Offering personalised Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Palliative and Respite care for up to 78 residents, our home is a vibrant and nurturing environment where wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a sociable, creative, and well-organised Activities Coordinator to bring joy, fun and variety to the lives of our residents. If you are passionate about making a difference and creating meaningful moments, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• £12.21 per hour
• 32.5 hours per week (10:00am to 5:00pm, alternate weekends)
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You Will Do:
You will take the lead in creating and delivering a lively programme of group and one-to-one activities, encouraging residents to remain active, engaged and connected. Your days will involve:

• Planning and running a monthly activities schedule tailored to residents’ needs and preferences
• Organising inclusive events that support social interaction and wellbeing
• Encouraging residents to maintain hobbies and explore new interests
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, and the wider care team
• Keeping clear and accurate records of activities and resident participation

What We’re Looking For:
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — no previous care home experience is required. We are looking for someone who brings:

• A warm, confident and creative personality
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to motivate and inspire others
• A genuine interest in working with older people

About Us:
Darcy House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your creativity to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.

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