Activities Coordinator (Care & Support), Spelga Mews, Banbridge

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Northern Ireland is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enhance residents' cognitive and physical wellbeing. The role involves planning activities and delivering essential care services in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and be willing to undertake training. The role offers 30 hours per week at a salary of £12.61 per hour alongside various employee benefits. Closing date for applications is 17 November 2025.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Health cash plan

Free employee health checks

Cycle to Work scheme

Free uniforms

Subsidised meals

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver activities for residents' cognitive and physical wellbeing.
• Deliver care and support services to promote welfare and safeguard residents from harm.
• Assist with personal care and support staff with mobility issues.

Skills

Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Basic numeracy skills

Experience of working as part of a team

Willingness to undertake training

Willingness to register with NISCC

Job description

• Closing Date: 17 November 2025
• Location: Banbridge
• Salary: £12.61 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Job Ref: FHA04343

Reference: FHA04343

Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator (Care & Support) to join our team at Spelga Mews, Banbridge.

If you’d like to be part of a dedicated Care & Support team, we’d love to hear from you.

What is the role like?

As an Activities Coordinator (Care & Support), you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering a tailored programme of activities in support of the cognitive and physical wellbeing of our residents.

Part of the role will also be to deliver care and support services which will help to promote the welfare and wellbeing of our residents and safeguard them from harm. This includes tasks such as assisting with personal care, supporting staff with mobility issues and ensuring that our resident’s dietary needs are met.

About Spelga Mews

Situated in Banbridge, Spelga Mews is a specialist dementia care and support facility that offers round the clock care for our residents.

Spelga Mews includes a 12‑bedroom care and supported living scheme for adults living with dementia, while Spelga Avenue provides 12 supported living bungalows for older people with complex needs who can live independently with outreach support.

The team at Spelga Mews focus on enabling residents to live happy and fulfilled lives within the local community. In 2024, Spelga Mews was recognised for its innovation in practice in care for those with memory loss. The team have also previously been award winners in the health and social care sector for the vital care and support services they provide. The Scheme was recognised for the vital work that the care staff provide outside the scope or standard that is normally expected for such roles.

What do you need to apply?

To apply for the role of Activities Coordinator (Care & Support), candidates are asked to detail how they meet the below criteria:

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English, as evidenced by a relevant qualification, or experience of demonstrating literacy in English in an education or work environment.
• Basic numeracy skills, as evidenced by relevant qualification or use of numeracy in an education or work environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training for the role.
• Willingness to register with NISCC (Northern Ireland Social Care Council) as a requirement of the role.

Salary: £12.61 per hour

We will provide you with the training and support needed to excel in your role, along with development potential.

We also offer a range of other benefits to employees including a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme. Our Care & Support staff also benefit from free uniforms, and subsidised meals.

For further information on employee benefits go to the employee benefits section of our website.

To apply:

To access the full criteria, please see the job description. Alternatively, application packs can be obtained by contacting the Holywood reception via the telephone number within our Employer profile.

To apply, click the ‘Apply Online’ button below.

The closing date for applications is 17 th November 2025, unless otherwise stated.

Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar permanent / fixed term vacancies which may arise.

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Radius is not a sponsoring organisation, and unfortunately sponsorship is not available.

Radius Housing, 3-7 Redburn Square, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9HZ