Activities Coordinator

Bramley Health; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development opportunities

Career advancement

Discounts (retail/travel)

Wellness support

Job summary

Bramley Health is recruiting an Activities Coordinator for Maple Grove, a new 48-bed nursing home opening in Rickmansworth. You will design and run a person-centred activities program to stimulate, engage, and connect residents, coordinating with families and staff to ensure meaningful participation.

You will lead group sessions, support one-on-one activities, and foster links with local groups to arrange events, outings, and entertainment while maintaining records and schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is required.
• Ability to facilitate or co-facilitate groups and activities.
• Experience in recreational activities and engaging residents.
• Commitment to promoting the needs of people with mental health and care requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and build positive relationships.
• Ability to form therapeutic relationships with service users.
• Tech-literate with IT skills and devices.
• Desirable: driving on UK roads (2+ years) and willingness to drive various vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement a comprehensive activities program tailored to residents' needs.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and care teams to personalise activities.
• Maintain a timetable and calendar of events to ensure participation.
• Organise outings and coordinate events with local organisations and volunteers.

Skills

Experience in care environment

Group facilitation

Recreational activities

Empathy and person-centred care

Communication skills

Therapeutic relationships

IT proficiency

UK driving license (desirable)

Education

GCSE level education

NVQ level 2/3 (desirable)

Full UK driving license (desirable)

Job description

Ready to be a vital part of a dynamic care environment? We have an opportunity for an Activities Coordinator to join our team and be a part of our our latest project! You'll coordinate engaging activities, foster community connections, and make a big difference to the lives of our service users.

About the home

We are currently recruiting for Maple Grove, a newly refurbished, 48-bed nursing care home in Rickmansworth, scheduled to open in March 2027.

Maple Grove will provide specialist, person-centred nursing care for up to 48 individuals, with dedicated accommodation for 20 female and 28 male residents. The service will support individuals with a diverse range of needs, including physical health conditions, mental health difficulties, neurological disorders such as dementia, Huntington's disease, Korsakoff's syndrome and Alzheimer's disease, as well as complex care needs and behaviours that challenge.

The home will also support individuals transitioning from community-based care into a nursing environment, alongside those stepping down from general or mental health hospitals. This includes individuals with forensic histories and those subject to Community Treatment Orders (CTOs), conditional discharges, or Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Our dedicated multidisciplinary team will include an experienced Registered Manager, Clinical Lead, Registered Nurses, Senior Support Workers, Support Workers, Physiotherapist, Operations Manager, Housekeeping and Catering Teams, Maintenance Staff, Activity Coordinator, PBS/PMVA Specialist and Psychology support.

Working collaboratively, the team will deliver 24-hour nursing care, including enhanced observations where required, within a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Joining Maple Grove offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a new service from the outset, helping to shape its culture, establish high standards of care and make a meaningful difference to the lives of those we support.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to act as a coordinator for our dynamic and engaging in-house activities program, designed to spark joy, stimulate minds, and cultivate connections among our residents.

From organizing group sessions to facilitating outings, the activities coordinator is vital part of the delivery of our company mission. This role involves planning and implementation, team collaboration whilst maintaining effective records and timetables to ensure meaningful engagement and participation.

Key responsibilities will include

Activity planning and coordination

• Develop, plan, and implement a comprehensive and person centered activities program catering to the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of residents.
• Collaborate with residents, their families, and care team members to identify individual interests, preferences, and abilities to ensure activities are personalized and meaningful.
• Maintain a timetable for activities and to ensure that service users participate according to the timetable
• Maintain a calendar of events, ensuring variety and inclusivity to appeal to residents with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Activity Facilitation

• Lead and facilitate group activities, including but not limited to games, crafts, exercise classes, music therapy sessions, and educational workshops.
• Provide one-on-one engagement opportunities for residents who may prefer individualized activities or require additional support.
• Encourage resident participation and create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere during activities
• Foster relationships with local organizations, volunteers, and performers to arrange special events, outings, and entertainment for residents.
• Organize and coordinate outings and trips for residents, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the experience.

Documentation and evaluation

• Foster relationships with local organizations, volunteers, and performers to arrange special events, outings, and entertainment for residents.
• Foster relationships with local organizations, volunteers, and performers to arrange special events, outings, and entertainment for residents.

Safety and security

• To act as an escort in conjunction with another member of staff, for service users who require two escorts when going out in the community (considered as the second staff member during these occasions)
• To report any specific problems to the Nurse in Charge concerning the conduct and behaviour of residents or staff whilst being transported
• To assist/supervise the service users whilst boarding and alighting vehicles
• To ensure service user/staff are seated in the vehicles according to protocols to reduce risk
• To ensure that safety standards are maintained at all times (e.g. ensuring that doors are properly closed and seatbelts are fastened), meeting any specific service users' needs
• To ensure the vehicle remains safe (checking MOT, Tax, etc.)
• To undertake the monthly Vehicle audit and submit forms to Operations Coordinator or Manager.
• To ensure the vehicle is left clean and tidy at the end of the journey, and no service users/staff smoke in the vehicles
• To report any maintenance issues in relation to the company vehicles to the Registered Manager
• To ensure the safe evacuation of the vehicle and supervision of service users in the event of an emergency

Person specification

Experience and skillset

• Experience of working in a care environment
• Experience facilitating or co-facilitating groups
• Experience in recreational activities
• Commitment to promoting the needs of people with mental health problems and their carers
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users
• Great understanding of IT (capable with computers / phones etc.)
• (Desirable) Experience driving on UK roads (2+ years)
• (Desirable) Willingness to drive a variety of different size vehicles

Qualifications and certifications

• Good secondary education to GCSE level
• (Desirable) Full, clean UK driving license
• (Desirable) NVQ trained to either level 2 or 3

About us

Bramley Health is a leading provider of specialist health and social care services in South London and the South East. We focus on supporting individuals with complex needs to live fulfilling lives through outcome-focused care pathways.

We take pride in a collaborative and supportive working environment, and our service users and our employees, are at the heart of everything we do.

Employee benefits

Joining our team means access to training and development opportunities, career advancement, retail and travel discounts, wellness support, and much more. We're committed to helping you succeed and thrive in your role.