Activities Coordinator

Aspen Court Care Home; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Aspen Court Nursing and Dementia Care Home is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enhance daily life for residents with complex needs. You will plan and deliver person-centred activities, tailored to individual interests and care requirements, creating a calm, engaging environment within a specialist care setting.

Join a supportive team and help residents stay socially connected, independent and engaged in meaningful activities.

Qualifications

• Creative, organised and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, person-centred activities.
• Interest in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Transferable skills from hospitality/events/childcare/community work encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, person-centred activities.
• Tailor activities to individual interests and care needs.
• Build positive relationships and understand preferences.
• Collaborate with the wider team to adapt activities.
• Respond to changes in mood or wellbeing.

Skills

Creative

Organised

Communication skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Job description

Aspen Court Nursing and Dementia Care Home is a modern, purpose built care home located on the peaceful northern outskirts of Taunton, Somerset. The home provides specialist Nursing, Dementia and Complex Care for up to 42 residents in a safe and supportive environment focused on dignity, wellbeing and person centred care.

• £12.71 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift times: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (30 minute unpaid break)
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As an Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in enhancing daily life within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs.

You will plan and deliver engaging, meaningful and person centred activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction. Activities will be tailored to individual interests, abilities and care needs, including those who may require a more structured or sensitive approach to engagement.

Building positive relationships is essential, helping you understand individual preferences, behaviours and communication styles to support inclusive participation. You will create a calm, supportive and stimulating environment where individuals feel valued, confident and connected.

Working closely with the wider team, you will contribute to a consistent and supportive environment, adapting activities where required and responding appropriately to changes in mood, behaviour or wellbeing.

What We Are Looking For

• A creative, organised and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, person centred activities
• A genuine interest in supporting individuals with complex needs
• 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

Aspen Court Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division 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.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

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 a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.