Activities Lead

Care Concern Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Alderbrook Care Home in Leeds is seeking an Activities Lead to develop and deliver a high quality, person centred activities programme within a specialist complex care setting. You will plan and lead group and one-to-one activities, tailored to individual interests and care needs, fostering participation and social interaction.

Working with the Home Manager and team, you will maintain records, review the programme, and ensure activities align with care plans while supporting residents with

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Activities Coordinator or similar is essential.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities and events.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proactive, creative approach to engagement.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a high quality, person-centred activities programme.
• Plan and lead group and one-to-one activities tailored to individuals.
• Ensure activities align with individual care plans and records.
• Maintain accurate records and review the programme for engagement.
• Collaborate with Home Manager and wider team to ensure consistency.

Skills

Activities coordinator experience

Activity planning

Organisation skills

Creative/proactive approach

Communication skills

Experience with complex needs

Job description

Alderbrook Care Home is a modern, purpose built care home located in Leeds, providing specialist Complex Care for up to 140 residents. The home supports individuals with complex physical and mental health needs within a safe, structured and supportive environment focused on dignity, wellbeing and person centred care.

Activities Lead Contract

• £13.71 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As an Activities Lead, you will take responsibility for developing and delivering a high quality, engaging and person centred activities programme within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs.

You will plan and lead both group and one to one activities, tailored to individual interests, abilities and care needs, including those who may require a structured or more sensitive approach to engagement. Building strong relationships will enable you to deliver meaningful and inclusive activities that encourage participation, confidence and social interaction.

Working closely with the Home Manager and wider team, you will ensure activities are well organised, consistent and aligned with individual care plans. You will maintain accurate records and continuously review and develop the programme to ensure it remains engaging, responsive and effective.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in an Activities Coordinator or similar role is essential
• Proven ability to plan and deliver engaging activities and events
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A confident, creative and proactive approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs or within a care environment is beneficial

About Us

Alderbrook Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division 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.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and 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 a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.