Activities Lead

Kingsley Healthcare Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare Group is seeking an experienced Activities Lead to head up the activities and wellbeing programme in the home, ensuring every day is full of fun and purpose. You will lead a small team, supervise staff, and coordinate a varied programme tailored to residents’ interests and abilities, including those living with dementia.

You’ll report to the Home Manager and work closely with the care team to deliver person-centred activities, manage budgets, and build community links to

Qualifications

• Experience in an activities role within a care setting, ideally with some experience leading others.
• Confident leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and organise a team.
• Creativity with a background in arts, music, theatre, hospitality or event hosting.
• Warmth, empathy and understanding of residents’ needs.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a budget and keep accurate records.
• A Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or Activity Provision desirable, or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the activities team, including coordinators, assistants and volunteers.
• Carry out regular supervisions, appraisals and team meetings.
• Plan a varied, person-centred programme of group activities, one-to-one time, outings and events.
• Adapt activities for residents with dementia or other needs.
• Build links with the local community and entertainers.
• Gather feedback from residents and relatives to keep the programme meaningful.
• Manage the activities budget and maintain accurate records in care plans.
• Work closely with the care team and Home Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Communication

Creativity

Empathy

Organisation

Dementia awareness

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2/3

Job description

About the role

At Kingsley Healthcare, we’re a proud, family-run business where every resident and team member is part of the family. We’re looking for a creative and caring Activities Lead to head up the activities and wellbeing programme in the home, making sure every day is full of fun, purpose and moments that matter.

Reporting to the Home Manager, you’ll lead a small team of Activities Coordinators, Activities Assistants and volunteers. Together, you’ll create a varied, person-centred programme that reflects each resident’s interests, history and abilities, including people living with dementia.

Reports to:

Home Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

• Leading, supporting and developing the activities team, including Activities Coordinators, Activities Assistants and volunteers
• Carrying out regular supervisions, appraisals and team meetings
• Planning a varied, person-centred programme of group activities, one-to-one time, outings, themed events and birthday celebrations
• Adapting activities for residents living with dementia, sensory impairment or other complex needs
• Building links with the local community, including schools, faith groups, clubs and entertainers
• Gathering feedback from residents and relatives to keep the programme fresh and meaningful
• Managing the activities budget and keeping accurate records in residents’ care plans
• Working closely with the care team and keeping the Home Manager update

Skills and attributes

• Experience in an activity’s role within a care setting, ideally with some experience leading others
• Confident leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and organise a team
• A creative spark, with a background in areas such as arts, music, theatre, hospitality or event hosting
• Warmth, empathy and a real understanding of residents’ needs
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage a budget and keep accurate records
• A Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or Activity Provision is desirable, or a willingness to work towards one

Supplementary information

If you’d love to make a real difference to our residents every day, we’d love to hear from you.