Activities Coordinator

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Witney; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in Witney is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create and deliver engaging activities for elderly residents, promoting their independence and tailored to their interests. The position involves working closely with residents and the local community to foster a vibrant atmosphere within the home. A competitive salary and benefits, including 28 days of holiday and a workplace pension, are offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

A workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in creating, organizing, and delivering events and activities.
• Confidence in engaging with residents on a one-to-one basis.
• Comfortable with community outreach and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a program of activities and events.
• Engage residents to tailor activities to their preferences.
• Work with team members to enhance the care experience.

Skills

Event organization

Engaging with elderly residents

Community engagement

Job description

Activities Co‑ordinator
Location: Madley Park House, Witney, Oxfordshire
Pay Rate: £13.19 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available)
Contracted Hours: 22 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, working one Saturday a month

About the Role

Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities, and a key part of creating 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 that 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 they 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 help create new memories with them. You’ll become part of our extended family, working alongside team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth, and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Madley Park House is a warm and welcoming 'home from home' offering round‑the‑clock residential, early‑stage dementia, and respite care with amenities including a hair salon and residents’ shop. Situated in a quiet location in the thriving market town of Witney, the home has strong links to the local community.

Benefits

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and are currently the second largest not‑for‑profit provider in the UK. Not‑for‑profit means that every penny we make is reinvested into our residents, colleagues, and the care homes we operate. Therefore, we offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

• 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 £1,000 for every successful referral
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and 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. Either way, you’ll be confident in engaging with our residents to understand what they love to do as a group or one‑to‑one. You’ll be comfortable engaging with the local community, bringing people in to enhance your activities programme as necessary, and encouraging team members, relatives, and friends to participate. If you think you have the right skills and attitude, we’d love to hear from you as the next Activities Coordinator.

How to Apply

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if you’re interested.