Activities Lead

Care Concern Group; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Westerton Care Home in Bearsden is seeking an experienced Activities Lead to deliver a varied, person-centred activities programme for residents. The role requires delivering both group and one-to-one activities, adapting to individual needs, especially for those living with dementia.

You will work closely with the Home Manager and care team, maintain activity records, and ensure events complement care plans while fostering social interaction and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering activities within a care home or similar care environment is essential
• Experience planning and delivering activities for older people, including residents living with dementia
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the wider care team

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a wide range of group and one-to-one activities tailored to residents' interests and needs
• Maintain accurate activity records and encourage participation
• Collaborate with the Home Manager to align activities with care plans
• Review and adapt the programme to keep it varied and engaging for residents

Skills

Care home activities

Activity planning

Group activities

One-to-one activities

Driving licence

Job description

Our modern care home provides the highest quality of Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care for 106-residents.

Activities Lead

• £13.52 per hour
• Contracted to 37.5 hours per week – Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm (weekend work may occasionally be required to support events taking place on weekends)
• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Activities Lead to join our care home team and take responsibility for delivering a varied, engaging and person-centred activities programme for our residents.

Previous experience delivering activities within a care home environment is essential for this role. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of meaningful activities in supporting residents' wellbeing, independence, confidence and quality of life, and who has experience adapting activities to meet the individual needs and abilities of older people, including those living with dementia.

You will plan and deliver a wide range of group and one-to-one activities, ensuring they are engaging, inclusive and tailored to residents' interests and care needs. From creative and social activities to outings, celebrations and special events, you will play a key role in creating a warm, stimulating and enjoyable environment for our residents.

Building strong relationships with residents and getting to know their individual interests, personalities and preferences will be central to the role. You will work closely with the Home Manager and wider care team to ensure activities complement individual care plans and provide meaningful opportunities for social interaction and engagement.

You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate activity records, encouraging participation and continually reviewing the programme to ensure it remains varied, effective and responsive to our residents.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience delivering activities within a care home or similar care environment is essential
• A genuine understanding of the importance of meaningful activities within a care setting
• Experience planning and delivering activities for older people, including residents living with dementia
• Proven experience organising and supporting events and activities within a care environment
• Ability to develop activities around residents' individual interests, abilities and care needs
• Creative, enthusiastic and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while working effectively as part of the wider care team
• Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 2 years

About Us

Westerton Care 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.

We are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for employees who require it.