Activities Coordinator

SeeMeHired; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in England seeks a compassionate Activities Coordinator to support older and vulnerable Clients. The role focuses on planning activities, encouraging social interactions, and assisting with fundraising initiatives within the Care Home. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong communication skills and creativity while demonstrating a genuine interest in enhancing Clients' wellbeing. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional care with dignity and respect.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive work environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events/activities for Clients in all Client categories.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for Clients' needs and assist with fundraising events.
• Help Clients socialise within the Care Home and maintain hobbies.
• Provide comfort and companionship to Clients who cannot undertake activities.

Skills

Develop and organise events/activities for Clients

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Ability to work on own initiative

Friendly and creative

Interest in working with Clients

Education

Qualification in remedial / occupational therapies

Job description

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Help Clients to socialise within the Care Home and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes.
• Plan and initiate monthly rolling/individual programmes, and encourage Clients to maintain preexisting hobbies.
• Encourage Staff Members, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Care Home's activities.
• Accompany Clients, where possible, to off‑site activities, which may occasionally take place out of normal working hours.
• Help to create an atmosphere that suits individual Clients within the Care Home.
• Assist with fundraising, and budgeting, for entertainments, materials and outings.
• Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documentation, and assist the Named Carer to review and update Client Care Files.
• Discuss the aims and objectives of recreation therapy with other Staff Members.
• Report any changes in Clients' physical or emotional condition to the Home Manager or Person in Charge.
• Provide comfort and company on a one‑to‑one basis for Clients who are unable to undertake any form of activity.
• Arrange/participate in Staff and Client meetings, as and when required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure all Staff Members know how to use appropriate equipment.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
• 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.
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Home's Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Report to the Home Manager or the Handyperson any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
• Promote safe working practice in the Care Home.
• Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
• 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.
• Ensure the security of the Care Home is maintained at all times.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
• 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.

Core 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
• 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 Qualifications

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

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.

Why Join Hill Care?

• At Hill Care, we believe a care home should be more than just a place to live – it should be a warm, welcoming community where residents feel safe, valued and truly at home.
• Guided by our core values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.), we provide exceptional care that puts people first.
• We offer high‑quality residential, nursing and dementia care tailored to the individual needs of each resident and their family.
• 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.