Activities Coordinator - Maternity Cover

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and funded training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Blue Light discount

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an Activities Coordinator to cover maternity leave at Victory Care Home. The role focuses on planning engaging activities, organising events and one-to-one sessions for residents with dementia, while supporting mobility and social engagement.

Working 30 hours weekly on a rotating rota including weekends, you will bring energy, creativity and a person-centred approach to enhance daily life for residents.

Qualifications

• Understanding of dementia care and how it informs activities.
• Warm, creative, people-focused approach to residents.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging activities, games, quizzes, crafts and one-to-one sessions for residents.
• Lead events and outings for residents and organise in-home activities.
• Arrange visits from entertainers and local businesses.
• Support movement and independence through physical activities.
• Bring energy, creativity and fun into daily life for residents.
• Coordinate activities within a 30-hour rota including weekends.

Skills

Dementia care understanding

Warm, creative personality

Confident, bubbly manner

Independent and team player

Activity planning

Job description

Agincare is recruiting an Activities Coordinator to cover maternity leave at its Victory Care Home, a dementia care home. The work centres on planning games, quizzes, crafts and one-to-one sessions for residents, alongside organising events and outings. The post is 30 hours a week until March 2027 on a rotating rota that includes weekends, and it suits someone with an understanding of dementia care. Applicants need at least 12 months' right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not offered.

What the job involves

• Plan engaging activities, games, quizzes, crafts and one-to-one sessions for residents
• Bring energy, creativity and fun into daily life for residents
• Organise events such as BBQs and Christmas parties
• Arrange visits from entertainers and local businesses
• Lead social outings and in-home activities for residents of all abilities
• Support movement and independence through physical activities

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of dementia care
• Warm, creative, people-focused personality
• Confident, outgoing and bubbly manner
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Able to organise activities and come up with new ideas

Checks & eligibility

• Minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK

Other

• Availability for 30 hours a week until March 2027 (maternity cover)
• Availability for a specific rotating rota

What’s offered

• Career development and funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1000
• Blue Light discount
• Company pension
• On-demand pay