Activities / Lifestyle Coordinator

Macklin Care Homes | Care Home Group in Northern Ireland; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Training provided

Career development

Flexible shifts

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

Milesian Manor, Magherafelt, part of Macklin Care Homes, is recruiting an Activities / Lifestyle Coordinator to create a warm, engaging programme for residents. You will plan and deliver activities that promote wellbeing and social interaction, tailored to individual interests.

Successful candidates will bring a passion for arts and drama, adapt activities for diverse abilities, and work with care staff to support residents' care. The role is 37.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with older people.
• Experience and a passion for Arts and Drama-related activities.
• Develop and maintain a varied and engaging activities programme.
• Adapt activities for diverse abilities and needs.
• Organise external entertainers and visitors.
• Monitor attendance and engagement to identify popular activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of meaningful activities for residents.
• Deliver activities that promote social interaction, independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Coordinate with Care Assistants, Nurses and Home Manager to align activities with care goals.
• Organise external entertainers, community groups, and visitors as appropriate.
• Monitor attendance and engagement, updating the programme based on feedback.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Organisation

Time management

Independence

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Location: Milesian Manor Lifestyle Care Home, 9 Ballyheifer Road

Can you make a real difference in the lives of others?

At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team valued for your contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart, we would love to hear from you.

Our residents are at the heart of our homes; we are inspired not only by their stories and experiences of years gone by but also by knowing we are making a real difference in their lives.

Activities / Lifestyle Coordinator

Milesian Manor, based in Magherafelt, is currently recruiting an Activities / Lifestyle Coordinator. This is a vital role within the Home, where you will play an important role in creating a warm, stimulating and engaging environment for our residents.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering a varied programme of activities that promotes social interaction, independence, wellbeing and quality of life, while ensuring that activities are meaningful and tailored to the individual interests, abilities and preferences of each resident.

The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week.

Ideal Candidate

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of meaningful activities that reflects the needs and interests of residents.
• Experience and a passion for Arts and Drama-related activities.
• Develop and maintain a varied and engaging weekly/monthly activities programme.
• Adapt activities to accommodate different physical abilities, cognitive abilities, communication needs and levels of independence.
• Organise external entertainers, performers, community groups and visitors where appropriate.
• Monitor attendance and engagement to help identify which activities residents enjoy most.
• Continually review and develop the activities programme based on resident feedback and changing needs.
• Work closely with Care Assistants, Nurses, and the Home Managers to ensure activities support residents' overall care and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with residents' families and encourage family involvement in activities and events.

Company benefits

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
• A comprehensive paid induction programme.
• A wide variety of training is provided.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexibility of shifts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and well-being initiatives, including team-building initiatives.
• Free car parking and uniform*
• Incentives for employee referrals*
• T&Cs will apply.

About The Company

Macklin Care Homes – Caring with Heart for Over 30 Years

For over 30 years, Macklin Care Homes have been dedicated to providing exceptional care. We bring decades of experience, knowledge, and expertise to every individual we support. But we are not just another care home—we are family-first. Everyone who comes through our doors—residents, staff, relatives, and suppliers—is treated as part of one big caring community.

Company Culture

We Proudly Operate Six Care Homes Across Northern Ireland

• Arlington, Our Lady's, and Parkmanor Oaks – Belfast
• Milesian Manor – Magherafelt
• Ratheane – Coleraine
• Leabank – Ballycastle

Our vision is to make a genuine, positive impact on the lives of people in our local communities. We strive to be the trusted care provider that families choose with confidence. Through dedication, passion, and commitment, we care with heart—creating an environment where people feel safe, loved, and respected.

At Macklin Care Homes, we aim to be the preferred choice in the community—where families know their loved ones are in the best hands.

Make a Real Difference – Join Macklin Care Homes

Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of others? At Macklin Care Homes, we are always looking for passionate, caring individuals to join our team—and in return, we will help bring out the very best in you.

As part of our award-winning team, you will be valued for your contribution and supported with opportunities for career development, all within a friendly and rewarding working environment.

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by their stories, their experiences, and the knowledge that our care truly makes a difference in their lives.

Guided by a strong set of core values, we cultivate a culture of respect, dedication, and compassion. These values ensure that residents and their families remain at the centre of all our efforts.

We are proud of the positive, caring culture we live by every day. If you are compassionate, committed, and care with heart, we would love to hear from you. Join us, and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Successful candidates must be willing to register with NISCC.

An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post.

If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.

It is Macklin Care Homes' Policy that the existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Required Criteria

• Genuine passion for working with older people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and enthusiastic, with the ability to generate new activity ideas.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Ability to encourage and motivate residents in a positive and respectful way.

Desired Criteria

• Knowledge of Care of the Elderly Patients Charter of Rights.
• Previous experience working in a nursing home, care home, hospital, community or similar environment.
• Experience working with people living with dementia.
• Qualification or training in Health & Social Care, Activities, Dementia Care, Occupational Therapy, Social Care or a related discipline.

Closing Date Wednesday 30th September, 2026

Contract Type fulltime

Salary £14.00 Hourly