Activities Coordinator

The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 8,800 - 9,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Parking

DBS check

28 days holiday

Induction and training

Discounts

Health plan

Referral scheme

Learning & development

Job summary

The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan, design and lead a variety of social, cultural and recreational activities for residents. You will foster social connections, wellbeing and meaningful engagement, tailoring programmes to individual needs and preferences.

Join a values-driven team dedicated to ensuring residents feel valued and supported daily, with opportunities for training and career development as part of RMBI Care Co.'s

Qualifications

• Empathy and warmth in interactions with residents.
• Creative ideas for engaging activities.
• Clear, respectful communication with residents, families and staff.
• Strong organisational skills to manage activity schedules.
• Listening to residents to tailor activities to individual interests.
• Commitment to safe, enjoyable, stimulating activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and lead social, cultural and recreational activities for residents.
• Foster social connections and wellbeing through varied programmes.
• Collaborate with care team to meet residents’ physical, emotional and social needs.
• Ensure activities are inclusive and well organised, adapting as needed.

Skills

Care and warmth

Creativity

Communication

Organisation

Active listening

Job description

Do you have what it takes to bring joy, creativity and engagement to the lives of our residents, ensuring they feel valued and supported every single day?

• £13.15 per hour
• 13 hours per week (mainly weekends)

Location: Connaught Court, St Oswalds Road, Fulford, York, YO10 4FA

As an Activities Assistant, you’ll play a central role in the lives of our residents, leading a variety of activities that foster social connections, promote wellbeing and empower them to live confidently and joyfully. Your creativity and compassion will help create a space where residents are engaged, valued and supported. If you’re passionate about making a real difference through meaningful activities, this role is for you.

At RMBI Care Co., our values are Kind, Supportive and Trusted. They guide how we care, lead and work together. If these resonate with you, you will belong here.

Whether you are an experienced Community Engagement Officer, Wellbeing Coordinator or Recreation Assistant, we provide the training and support to help you excel in your role.

What You’ll Gain

• A welcoming, values-driven team where your contribution is appreciated
• Free meals, parking and DBS check
• 28 days paid holiday (rising to 33 with long service)
• Paid induction and ongoing training from day one
• Discounts on shopping, gifts and family days out
• Health cash plan for dental and eye care and a pension scheme
• Care Friends Referral Scheme - earn rewards by referring talented colleagues to join our team
• Opportunities to grow your career with a dedicated learning and development team

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine care and warmth that makes residents feel valued and respected.
• Creativity and fresh ideas that inspire fun and meaningful activities for everyone.
• Strong communication skills that help build positive connections with residents, families and staff.
• Excellent organisational skills that ensure activities run smoothly and everyone is included.
• A listening ear and the ability to tailor activities based on residents’ individual interests.
• A thoughtful approach to ensuring all activities are safe, enjoyable and fulfilling for residents.

About the Role

As an Activities Assistant, you’ll help plan, design and lead a variety of social, cultural and recreational activities. Your role will be key in providing residents with opportunities to connect, express themselves and engage in meaningful activities. You’ll work closely with the team to ensure the activities support the residents' physical, emotional and social needs. From group sessions to individual pursuits, you’ll create a diverse and fulfilling schedule that reflects each resident’s preferences.

By creating meaningful activities, this role helps turn the care home into a place of connection, laughter, and joy, where every day holds the potential to make lasting memories.

Activities Coordinator

Do you have what it takes to bring joy, creativity and engagement to the lives of our residents, ensuring they feel valued and supported every single day?

• £13.15 per hour
• 13 hours per week (mainly weekends)

Location: Connaught Court, St Oswalds Road, Fulford, York, YO10 4FA

As an Activities Assistant, you’ll play a central role in the lives of our residents, leading a variety of activities that foster social connections, promote wellbeing and empower them to live confidently and joyfully. Your creativity and compassion will help create a space where residents are engaged, valued and supported. If you’re passionate about making a real difference through meaningful activities, this role is for you.

At RMBI Care Co., our values are Kind, Supportive and Trusted. They guide how we care, lead and work together. If these resonate with you, you will belong here.

Whether you are an experienced Community Engagement Officer, Wellbeing Coordinator or Recreation Assistant, we provide the training and support to help you excel in your role.

What You’ll Gain

• A welcoming, values-driven team where your contribution is appreciated
• Free meals, parking and DBS check
• 28 days paid holiday (rising to 33 with long service)
• Paid induction and ongoing training from day one
• Discounts on shopping, gifts and family days out
• Health cash plan for dental and eye care and a pension scheme
• Care Friends Referral Scheme - earn rewards by referring talented colleagues to join our team
• Opportunities to grow your career with a dedicated learning and development team

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine care and warmth that makes residents feel valued and respected.
• Creativity and fresh ideas that inspire fun and meaningful activities for everyone.
• Strong communication skills that help build positive connections with residents, families and staff.
• Excellent organisational skills that ensure activities run smoothly and everyone is included.
• A listening ear and the ability to tailor activities based on residents’ individual interests.
• A thoughtful approach to ensuring all activities are safe, enjoyable and fulfilling for residents.

About the Role

As an Activities Assistant, you’ll help plan, design and lead a variety of social, cultural and recreational activities. Your role will be key in providing residents with opportunities to connect, express themselves and engage in meaningful activities. You’ll work closely with the team to ensure the activities support the residents' physical, emotional and social needs. From group sessions to individual pursuits, you’ll create a diverse and fulfilling schedule that reflects each resident’s preferences.

By creating meaningful activities, this role helps turn the care home into a place of connection, laughter, and joy, where every day holds the potential to make lasting memories.

Why This Role Matters

By creating meaningful activities, this role helps turn the care home into a place of connection, laughter, and joy, where every day holds the potential to make lasting memories.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident – Committed employer and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Connaught Court–“Rated Outstanding by CQC”, with 95% of RMBI Care Co. services either Outstanding or Good.

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