Activities Coordinator

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank Hollid

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Blue Light Card & My Rewards

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking an Activities Coordinator at Westgate House in Wallingford. You’ll create and deliver an ongoing programme of activities and events tailored to residents’ interests, promoting independence and engagement.

You’ll work with the care team to involve families and the local community, encourage participation, and bring warmth, fun and meaningful moments to daily life.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and delivering events and activities for residents.
• Experience working with elderly people in residential settings.
• Able to engage with residents individually and in groups.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver an ongoing programme of activities and events tailored to residents' needs.
• Engage with the local community to bring in participants and resources.
• Encourage participation from staff, relatives, and volunteers to enrich activities.

Skills

Event planning

Community engagement

Activities coordination

Care home experience

Job description

Pay Rate: £14.18 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities and an important part of creating such a happy atmosphere is the wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment we provide for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering an ongoing programme of activities and events which engage residents, promote their independence and are tailored to meet their individual needs. Many of our residents are living with various age-related conditions, but still strive to lead a full and active life. You’ll get to know them, find out what they love to do, or perhaps used to love to do, and find ways of creating new memories with them. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

At Westgate House, we offer more than just a place to live - we provide a home where care grows with you. Whether you're looking for residential, nursing, or dementia care, our personalised support adapts to your needs, so you can remain in familiar surroundings with people who know and understand you. Located just a short walk from the centre of Wallingford, Westgate House is a welcoming part of the local community - trusted by families for the warmth, compassion and continuity of care we offer.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and

much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll either be experienced in creating, organising and delivering events and activities or have worked with elderly people in a residential setting, but either way you’ll be confident in engaging with our residents to understand what they love to do as a group or on a one-to-one basis. You’ll be comfortable in engaging with the local community, bringing people in to enhance your activities programme as necessary, to ensure our residents get the added stimulation of life outside of the home. You’ll also encourage team members, relatives and friends to participate in the activities and events you organise. If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as an activities coordinator within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us.