Activities Coordinator

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check provided

Job summary

Hill Care Group’s Sycamore Hall Care Home is seeking an Activities Coordinator to design, plan, and lead a varied programme of activities for residents, including individual and group sessions. You will encourage participation, support hobbies, and foster a warm, social environment within a caring home.

The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, flexibility, and a proactive, friendly approach. DBS check is required and previous care experience is valuable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and delivering a diverse range of engaging activities for older adults.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive, creative approach.
• Ability to work well in a team and on own initiative, with flexibility in routines.
• DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and lead a varied programme of activities for residents, including individual and group sessions.
• Encourage participation, support hobbies, and foster a warm, social environment.
• Inspire families and volunteers to engage in community life and assist with fundraising.
• Collaborate with Home Manager and care team; keep activity records and contribute to care plans.
• Provide one-to-one companionship and support for residents who cannot join group activities.
• Supervise volunteers and junior staff; uphold Hill Care Group policies and promote a positive image.

Skills

Activity programme design

Communication skills

Creativity

Teamwork and initiative

Education

Remedial or occupational therapy qualification

Job description

Activities Coordinator( hrs can be added here in the brackets)

Are you a creative and compassionate individual passionate about enriching lives? Sycamore Hall Care Home, part of the respected Hill Care Group, is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to join our dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you will design and deliver a diverse range of engaging activities tailored to the unique needs and preferences of our residents. You'll play a vital part in fostering a vibrant, stimulating, and inclusive community, ensuring every day brings joy, connection, and purpose. If you thrive on making a tangible difference and bringing smiles to faces, we invite you to help us create a truly fulfilling environment for our residents.

About the role

What you'll bring:

• We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older adults. You'll bring proven experience in developing and delivering a diverse range of engaging activities for various individual needs.

• Your excellent communication and organisational skills will be key, alongside a proactive, creative, and friendly approach. You're a confident team player who can also work effectively on your own initiative, demonstrating flexibility in your routines.

• Previous experience in a care setting and/or a qualification in remedial or occupational therapies would be highly beneficial.

• A satisfactory DBS check will be required.

What you'll do:

• Enrich Lives: Design, plan, and lead a varied programme of stimulating activities and events, both individual and group-based, that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of our residents. You'll encourage their participation, support existing hobbies, and foster a warm, social environment.

• Community Engagement: Inspire fellow team members, residents' families, and friends to get involved in our vibrant community life. You may also accompany residents on external excursions, occasionally outside standard hours, and actively contribute to fundraising and budget management for activities.

• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the Home Manager and care team, communicating changes in residents' conditions and discussing recreation therapy goals. You'll maintain accurate activity records and contribute to residents' care plans.

• Promote Well-being: Offer one-to-one companionship and comfort to residents who may be unable to participate in group activities, ensuring everyone feels valued and connected.

• Support & Development: Assist in supervising volunteers and junior staff members involved in activities, ensuring alignment with Hill Care Group policies. You'll also champion the home's positive image within the local community.

• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety policies, report any concerns, and ensure a safe environment for everyone. You'll also maintain confidentiality and support the overall smooth operation of Sycamore Hall Care Home.

About the company

At Hill Care, we believe a care home should be more than just a place to live-it should be a warm, welcoming community where residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.), we provide exceptional care that puts people first.