Activities Coordinator

Exemplar Health Care; Swallownest; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision and peer support

Access to wages before payday

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Free DBS check

24/7 counselling support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care in Swallownest is looking for an Activities Coordinator to lead creative activities for residents with learning disabilities. You'll ensure each day is engaging, collaborating with residents to plan activities tailored to their goals.

The ideal candidate will have a caring mindset and strong organizational skills, with opportunities for supervision and support. The role offers part-time hours at £12.71 per hour. Join us in making a positive impact!

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate mindset essential.
• Creative thinker with a passion for activities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills required.
• Flexibility to adapt to resident preferences necessary.
• Experience in care sector beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities based on resident goals and interests.
• Foster community spirit through group activities.
• Support residents in hobbies and interests.
• Encourage participation in community events.
• Celebrate national awareness days and resident achievements.
• Promote choice, dignity, and independence in activities.
• Maintain records of activity plans and progress.
• Work with team for a supportive environment.

Skills

Caring and compassionate mindset

Creative thinker

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Job description

Position Activities Coordinator

Location: Swallownest, S26 4WB • Contract: Part‑time – 20 hours per week • Rate: £12.71 per hour • CQC rating: ‘Good’

About the role

The Activities Coordinator will organise, plan and lead creative activities that support residents with learning disabilities to live fulfilled, happy lives. Working in a homely environment, you will tailor activities to each resident’s goals, interests and abilities, ensuring that every day is engaging and person‑centred.

Responsibilities

• Individual activity planning based on residents’ unique goals and interests.
• Fostering community spirit through group activities.
• Supporting residents to maintain current and discover new hobbies, interests and educational opportunities.
• Encouraging resident participation in local community events.
• Celebrating national awareness days, holidays and resident achievements.
• Promoting choice, dignity and independence in all activities.
• Maintaining accurate records of activity plans and progress.
• Working with the team to provide safe and supportive environments for all residents.

Qualifications and skills

• Caring and compassionate mindset.
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• Creative thinker with a passion for developing new activities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to resident preferences.
• Experience within the care sector is valuable but not essential.
• Understanding of individual needs and how to address them.

What we offer

• Regular supervision, peer support and learning opportunities.
• Access to wages before payday.
• Retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Free DBS check.
• 24/7 counselling and support.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.

How to apply

Sound good? Please apply through our website. For an informal chat, call 01977 630830 or email [e-mail]. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visas. The role is currently open.