Activities Lead

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Langport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Langport is seeking an Activities Lead to inspire and coordinate a team focused on engaging residents in meaningful daily activities. This role emphasizes creativity and connection with dementia patients, ensuring joyful experiences with a variety of engaging programs. The position offers full-time hours at £13.21 per hour, alongside a supportive work environment and opportunities for leadership development.

Benefits

£13.21 per hour

5.6 weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

Onsite parking and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience in dementia care with knowledge of supporting residents.
• Ability to inspire and mentor others.
• Strong planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of dementia-friendly programmes.
• Oversee and mentor the activities team.
• Create and deliver activities that enhance wellbeing.

Skills

Experience in dementia care

Leadership and team management

Creative and empathetic

Planning and communication

Job description

Activities Lead

Activities - Immacolata House Care Home

Contract: Full Time Salary: £13.21 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 37.5 hours per week

Activities Lead (Dementia Care Specialist) | Immacolata House Care Home | Langport, Somerset, TA10 0NQ
Full Time, 37.5 hours per week | £13.21 per hour | Days

At Immacolata House, we provide exceptional dementia and nursing care for up to 49 residents, many with complex needs, and as a recognised dementia specialist, we believe every day should be filled with laughter, purpose, and meaningful engagement.

Lead Creativity, Connection, and Joy at Immacolata House!

We’re looking for a dedicated Activities Lead to inspire, guide, and coordinate our activities team, ensuring residents enjoy engaging, person-centred programmes that enrich their daily lives. You’ll lead by example, creating and delivering activities that spark joy, foster connection, and enhance wellbeing inside the home, outdoors in our beautiful grounds, on mini-bus outings, and even on our mini-farm, where alpacas, geese, chinchillas, rabbits, and tortoises bring smiles through pet therapy.

What We Offer

• £13.21 per hour
• Fulltime hours: 37.5 per week
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
• Pension scheme
• Onsite parking and uniform provided

Join a supportive, family‑oriented team environment with opportunities to lead and develop.

Your Role
You will lead the planning and delivery of dementia‑friendly monthly programmes, oversee and mentor the activities team, facilitate one‑to‑one and group sessions, take residents on mini‑bus outings, and integrate our grounds and friendly animals into everyday activities, creating meaningful engagement, joy, and connection for all residents, while monitoring participation, supporting individual needs, and keeping accurate records.

About You

• Proven experience in dementia care with knowledge of supporting residents with varying cognitive abilities.
• Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor others.
• Creative, empathetic, energetic, and highly organised.
• Strong planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about enriching the lives of older people through activities, connection, and fun.

About Immacolata House & Care Concern Group
Immacolata House is part of the Care Concern Group, a family‑owned, market‑leading care provider with over 130 homes across the UK. We’re committed to creating welcoming, safe, and supportive environments for residents and teams alike.

Our five core values: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity, guide everything we do. If you share our values and want to lead the creation of joyful, engaging, and animal‑assisted activities for residents, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and lead creativity, joy, and connection at Immacolata House!