Activities Coordinator

Care Concern Group; Warminster; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Care Concern Group's Longbridge Deverill Nursing Home is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enhance daily life by delivering engaging, person-centred activities for up to 60 residents.

You will plan group and 1:1 activities, build relationships, and work with the wider team to promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction. Training will be provided and weekend rotation applies.

Qualifications

• Creative, organised and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities.
• Genuine interest in supporting older people.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in activities or similar role preferred; transferable skills from hospitality, events, childcare or community work welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of group and one-to-one activities.
• Build strong relationships with residents to understand preferences.
• Support wellbeing, independence and social interaction.
• Work as part of the wider care home team.
• Promote inclusive participation for all residents.
• Occasional weekend work as part of alternate weekends.

Skills

Creative mindset

Communication skills

Activity planning

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Transferable skills

Job description

Our purpose-built care home offers outstanding Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care for the elderly, accommodating up to 60 residents in a comfortable and supportive environment designed to enhance their quality of life. Activities Coordinator Contract, As Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in enhancing daily life by delivering engaging, meaningful and person centred activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction. You will plan and deliver a varied programme of group and one to one activities, tailored to individual interests, abilities and care needs. Building strong relationships is essential, enabling a clear understanding of preferences and supporting inclusive participation for all individuals, including those living with dementia. Working as part of the wider team, the role contributes to a positive and stimulating environment where individuals feel valued, active and connected. This role is open to both experienced candidates and those new to care, with training and support provided to help you develop in the role. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

• A creative, organised and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities
• A genuine interest in supporting older people
• 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.
  Longbridge Deverill Nursing Home is part 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.

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 care, we would love to hear from you.

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 35 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)