Activities Coordinator

Sandstone Care Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free meals

Free DBS

Discounts on the high street

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Sandstone Care Group's Parklands care home in Sefton is seeking an Activities Coordinator to develop and deliver a varied programme that promotes social interaction, wellbeing, and continued engagement for residents. You will plan group and one-to-one activities, coordinate events and community visits, and build relationships with residents and their families in a dementia-aware setting.

This role offers training and a flexible, 21-hour week pattern, typically 10am–5pm, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Creative, enthusiastic, and full of ideas.
• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships.
• Compassionate and committed to improving the lives of older people.
• Organised and able to plan engaging activities and events.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to support special events throughout the year.
• Experience in activities, health and social care, customer-facing roles, or community engagement; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a diverse programme of group and one-to-one activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
• Organise celebrations, themed events, seasonal activities, and community engagement opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families to understand individual life stories and preferences.
• Encourage participation and support residents to remain active, engaged and socially connected.
• Coordinate visits from entertainers, local community groups, schools and volunteers.
• Maintain activity records and contribute to care plans reflecting residents' needs and choices.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Event planning

Job description

Parklands is a purpose-built care home providing expert residential, dementia nursing, and dementia care in a warm, welcoming environment. Located close to beautiful Hesketh Park, our home is designed to promote independence, comfort, and wellbeing, with engaging activities playing an important role in daily life.

Your Role as an Activities Coordinator: As Activities Coordinator, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering a varied programme of activities that encourages social interaction, promotes wellbeing, and supports residents to continue enjoying the hobbies and interests that matter most to them.

Plan and deliver a diverse programme of group and one-to-one activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities. Organise celebrations, themed events, seasonal activities, and community engagement opportunities. Build positive relationships with residents and their families to understand individual life stories, interests, and preferences. Encourage participation and support residents to remain active, engaged, and socially connected. Develop meaningful dementia-friendly activities that promote cognitive stimulation and emotional wellbeing. Coordinate visits from entertainers, local community groups, schools, and volunteers. Support residents to access outings and experiences within the local community where appropriate. Maintain activity records and contribute to care plans, ensuring activities reflect residents' individual needs and choices.

We are looking for someone who is: Creative, enthusiastic, and full of ideas. A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with people from all walks of life. Compassionate and committed to improving the lives of older people. Organised and able to plan engaging activities and events. Able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. Flexible, adaptable, and willing to support special events throughout the year. Experienced in activities, health and social care, customer-facing roles, or community engagement, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Hourly Rate: £12.76 Hours: 21 per week, working over 3 days per week Shift Pattern: Typically between 10am-5pm but this may change for parties & trips out so flexibility required.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform
• Free Meals
• Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street
• Discounts with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to 'make your mark' and play a key role

Discounts are accessed using our 'Reward Me' app. Flexible pay is available via 'STREAM'.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.