Activities Coordinator

Hill Care Group

South Shields

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 21,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Competitive salary

Retirement plan / Pension

Flexible schedule

Employee development programs

Job summary

Hill Care Ltd is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and implement engaging activities for residents in our care home. You will work with their needs, help clients socialise, and support fundraising events.

You will initiate monthly programmes, encourage staff, relatives, and friends to participate, and help maintain records. A friendly, flexible approach and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events / activities for Clients in all Client categories.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Team player with initiative.
Friendly, creative and confident with a genuine interest in working with clients.
Satisfactory Police Check and POVA List clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

Help Clients socialise within the Care Home and provide a variety of activities.
Plan monthly programmes and encourage Clients to maintain hobbies.
Encourage staff, relatives and friends to participate in activities.
accompany Clients to offsite activities when possible, including outside normal hours.
Create an atmosphere tailored to individual Clients within the Care Home.
Assist with fundraising and budgeting for entertainments and outings.
Maintain daily activity records and review Client Care Files with Named Carer.
Discuss recreation therapy aims with staff and report changes to Home Manager.
Provide one-to-one comfort and company when needed.
Arrange/participate in staff and client meetings.
Assist Home Manager with interviewing Volunteers and supervising staff.
Market the Care Home locally and promote a positive profile.

Skills

Event planning

Activities coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Initiative

Client engagement

Friendly and confident

Education

Remedial/occupational therapy qualification

Job description

To plan and implement activities appropriate to Clients’ needs and
requests. To assist the Home Manager to organise fundraising events.

About The Role

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events / activities for Clients in all Client categories
Good communication and organisational skills
Team player
Ability to work on own initiative
Friendly, creative and confident
Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group
Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Desired:

Previous experience of working with the relevant Client group
Qualification in remedial / occupational therapies
Flexible approach towards working routines

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Activities:

1. Help Clients to socialise within the Care Home, and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes.

2. Plan and initiate monthly rolling / individual programmes, and encourage Clients to maintain preexisting hobbies.

3. Encourage Staff Members, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Care Home's activities.

4. Accompany Clients, where possible, to offsite activities, which may occasionally take place out of normal working hours.

5. Help to create an atmosphere that suits individual Clients within the Care Home.

6. Assist with fund raising, and budgeting, for entertainments, materials and outings.

7. Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documentation, and assist the Named Carer to review and update Client Care Files.

Communication:

8. Discuss the aims and objectives of recreation therapy with other Staff Members.

9. Report any changes in Clients' physical or emotional condition to the Home Manager or Person in Charge.

10. Provide comfort and company, on a one to one basis, for Clients who are unable to undertake any form of activity.

11. Arrange / participate in Staff and Client meetings, as and when required.

Human Resources (HR):

12. Assist the Home Manager when interviewing relevant Volunteers and assistant Staff Members, and supervise their work, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

Marketing:

13. Actively market the Care Home and promote a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the Care Home at all times.

Training and Development:

14. Ensure all Staff Members know how to use appropriate equipment.

15. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

16. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

Health and Safety:

17. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.

18. Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

19. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

20. Promote safe working practice in the Care Home.

General:

21. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.

22. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to work, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.

23. Ensure the security of the Care Home is maintained at all times.

24. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.

25. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.

26. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

Hill Care Ltd reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with Hill Care Ltd the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.

Required Criteria

Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events / activities for Clients in all Client categories
Good communication and organisational skills
Team player
Ability to work on own initiative
Friendly, creative and confident
Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group
Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Desired Criteria

Previous experience of working with the relevant Client group
Qualification in remedial / occupational therapies
Flexible approach towards working routines

Skills Needed

About The Company

Welcome to Hill Care

At Hill Care, we provide high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care that’s tailored to the individual needs of each resident and their family.

Our experienced, compassionate teams deliver personalised support in safe, comfortable, and homely surroundings. We promote dignity, choice, and independence, creating an environment where residents feel respected, supported and valued.

Why Join Hill Care?

Choosing a care home is a significant decision—and so is choosing where you work. We understand the emotional impact that transition can have on families, and we’re here to offer the expertise, reassurance and personal support they need.

By joining our team, you'll become part of a group that genuinely puts people first. Whether it’s residential, nursing, or dementia care, we focus on delivering the right support, at the right time, in the right way—and you’ll be central to that mission.

We’re proud of the difference we make every day. If you’re compassionate, dedicated, and ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to welcome you to the Hill Care family.

Company Culture

At Hill Care, your work has real meaning. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career in care, you can make a difference—every single day.

We’re looking for people who are caring, compassionate, and ready to support older and vulnerable people with dignity and respect. If you have a positive, can-do attitude and want to be part of a team that truly values its staff and residents, then you’ve come to the right place.

Grow With Us

Many of our senior leaders began their careers as carers—and we’re proud to support others on that same journey. With a wide range of career paths and progression opportunities, you can build a future that works for you.

We offer:

A clear route for progression into senior and management roles
Ongoing training and professional development
A supportive environment that recognises your contribution
The chance to work in a well-maintained, high-quality home environment

You’ll be working in our residents’ home—and we never forget that. We maintain high standards of care, and in return, we support our teams to grow and thrive.

Is This You?

If you’re kind, driven, and want a role where you’re truly making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join Hill Care, and become part of a team that treats people like family.

Company Benefits

We provide professional training, personal development and promotion paths to support and progress you.