Activities Coordinator

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Southwold; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Holiday pay

Refer a Friend

Mental health support

Training programs

Qualifications opportunities

Blue Light Card

Recognition awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited is seeking an Activities Coordinator at Oaklands House in Southwold. You will lead the activities team, designing engaging programmes and coordinating events to enhance residents' wellbeing.

The role requires creativity, strong communication, and social media usage to share updates and involve the local community. Bank shifts cover annual leave and sickness.

Qualifications

• Requires empathy and caring approach toward residents.
• Excellent communication with residents, families, and team members.
• Experience using social media to share activities and events.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage calendars and newsletters.

Responsibilities

• Design and distribute newsletters updating residents and families about events.
• Create a monthly activity calendar with crafts, outings, themed days, and interactive games.
• Collaborate with the care team to support social well-being of residents.
• Promote home events and activities across social media, engaging the local community.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Social media experience

Planning & organisation

Job description

Activities Coordinator

Oaklands House, Reydon

£12.80 per hour

Bank shifts only - covering annual leave and sickness

Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to lead our Activities team in our lovely care home, Oaklands House.

Oaklands House is located in the seaside town of Southwold in Suffolk. The house is surrounded by five acres of mature woodland. Inside the home is a handsome entrance hall which leads on to a number of exquisite reception rooms. The stunning south-facing conservatory is ideal for peace and quiet but is also a popular meeting place for residents and guests.

What would a typical day look like?

Whilst no day will be the same in this incredibly rewarding role, responsibilities will include:

• Designing and distributing newsletters to our residents and their family members, updating them on the events and activities being held at the home.
• Implementing a monthly calendar filled with a variety of different engaging activities which may include arts and crafts, outside entertainment, themed days/nights, excursions and the usual interactive games.
• Collaborating with the care team to support with our residents social enhancement and maintain their sense of wellbeing.
• Promoting our home and events across social media channels, encouraging interaction and involvement with the local community.

The role really enables you to bring out your creativity, adapting activity programmes that respect individuals and further enhance the wonderful atmosphere we have within our home. Great communication skills and experience using social media platforms, coupled with great planning and organisational skills are a key requirement for this role, along with a fun and friendly personality.

Whether you are an experienced Activities Coordinator or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme to develop your skills, along with the guidance of a well-established team, who will truly value and support you.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.