Activities Lead

Peoplebank; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Windmill Lodge Care Home is seeking an Activities Lead to develop and deliver a high quality, person-centred activities programme for residents in Lytham St Annes. You will plan group and one-to-one activities, tailored to individual interests and needs, including those living with dementia.

Working closely with the Home Manager and wider team, you will maintain accurate records, ensure activities are well organised and aligned with care plans, and continuously review the programme to keep it

Qualifications

• 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.
• Confident, creative and proactive approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting older people, including those living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a high quality, person centred activities programme.
• Plan and lead group and one-to-one activities tailored to individual interests and care needs.
• Build strong relationships to enable meaningful participation and social interaction.
• Work with the Home Manager and team to ensure activities are well organised and aligned with care plans.
• Maintain accurate records and review the programme to keep it engaging and effective.
• Work alternate weekends.

Skills

Activity planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Job description

Windmill Lodge Care Home is a modern, purpose built 205 bed care home in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, delivering high quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care within a warm, supportive and person centred environment.

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

Role Overview

As Activities Lead, you will take responsibility for developing and delivering a high quality, engaging and person centred activities programme. The role plays a key part in enhancing wellbeing, promoting independence and creating a positive, stimulating environment.

You will plan and lead both group and one to one activities, tailored to individual interests, abilities and care needs, including those living with dementia. Building strong relationships will enable you to deliver meaningful and inclusive activities that encourage participation 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 also maintain accurate records and continuously review and improve the programme to ensure it remains engaging and effective.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

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
• Confident, creative and proactive approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting older people, including those living with dementia

About us

Windmill Lodge 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.