Activities Lead

Care Concern Group; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 39,318,000 - 42,430,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Care Concern Group seeks an Activities Lead at Marine View Lodge Care Home in New Brighton. You will develop and deliver a high-quality, person-centred activities programme, tailored to residents' interests and needs, including those with dementia.

You will work with the Home Manager and team to ensure consistency with care plans and review the programme for ongoing impact. You will plan group and 1:1 activities, maintain records, and participate in a supportive, person-centred environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Contracted to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead both group and one-to-one activities tailored to interests and care needs.
• Deliver meaningful and inclusive activities, promoting participation and social interaction.
• Coordinate with the Home Manager and wider team to align activities with care plans.
• Maintain accurate records and continuously review and improve the programme.
• Work alternate weekends as required.

Skills

Activity planning

Group & 1:1 delivery

Dementia experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

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.

• 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
• Marine View Lodge Care Home is a modern, purpose built 80 bed care home in New Brighton, Merseyside, delivering high quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care within a warm, supportive and person centred environment., Marine View 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.
• £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)

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.