Activities Coordinator

Valerian Court Care Home; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks (based on FT)

0-hour contracts

Job summary

Valerian Court Care Home in Didcot, Oxfordshire, is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enhance daily life through engaging, person-centred activities. You will plan and deliver a varied programme for residents, tailored to individual interests and care needs, with training and support provided.

The role welcomes experienced candidates or those new to care, and offers a structured environment with paid DBS, pension, uniform, and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Creative, organised and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities.
• Genuine interest in supporting older people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, meaningful, person-centred activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction.
• Plan and run a varied programme of group and one-to-one activities tailored to individual interests and care needs.
• Build strong relationships to understand preferences and support inclusive participation, including for those living with dementia.

Skills

Creative

Organised

Communication skills

People skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Job description

Activities Coordinator Valerian Court Care Home•Didcot, United Kingdom

Based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, our newly-built care home offers exceptional standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite care for 70-residents.

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 0 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in enhancing daily life by delivering engaging, meaningful and person centred activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction.

You will plan and deliver a varied programme of group and one to one activities, tailored to individual interests, abilities and care needs. Building strong relationships is essential, enabling a clear understanding of preferences and supporting inclusive participation for all individuals, including those living with dementia.

Working as part of the wider team, the role contributes to a positive and stimulating environment where individuals feel valued, active and connected. This role is open to both experienced candidates and those new to care, with training and support provided to help you develop in the role.

What We Are Looking For

• A creative, organised and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities
• A genuine interest in supporting older people
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in activities or a similar role is beneficial, however candidates with transferable skills from roles such as hospitality, events, childcare or community work are encouraged to apply

About us

Valarian Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.

Full-time