Activities Coordinator

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oxford is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and facilitate engaging activities for residents at a nursing home. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and a passion for working with older adults. This full-time role offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour, with a focus on promoting health and wellbeing through diverse activities.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position is essential.
• Genuine passion for working with older adults.
• Ability to adapt activities to resident preferences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize meaningful activities for residents.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for holistic care.
• Facilitate individual hobbies and group activities.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

Qualification in social work or occupational therapy

Job description

Overview

The role of an Activities Coordinator at Oaken Holt Nursing and Residential Home is to ensure that residents are engaged in meaningful and enjoyable activities that promote their health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and facilitating a range of activities that cater to the diverse interests and needs of the residents.

As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive activity program that includes a variety of social, recreational, and therapeutic activities. This may include organizing outings, coordinating group activities, facilitating individual hobbies and interests, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to resident care. The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt to the changing needs and preferences of the residents.

About the Home

• Oaken Holt Nursing and Residential Home, Cumnor, Oxfordshire, OX2 9NL
• 53 Bed Residential and Nursing Home
• Rated 9.3 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Health & Wellbeing Coordinator
• 40 Hours Per Week (Alternate weekends)
• £12.21 ph

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

The key ingredients to being a successful Wellbeing Coordinator is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Qualifications

Essential

• The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in a similar position, strong planning and organizational skills, and a genuine passion for working with older adults. A relevant qualification in a related field, such as social work, occupational therapy, or activities coordination, would be an advantage.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Job Details

• Employer: Aria Care
• Location: Aria Healthcare, Farmoor, OX2 9NL
• Date posted: 01 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.21 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference: 1392329232