Activities / Lifestyle Coordinator

SeeMeHired.com; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Training opportunities

Flexible shifts

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted hotel rates

Wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Uniform provided

Referral incentives

Job summary

Milesian Manor in Magherafelt is recruiting an Activities / Lifestyle Coordinator to plan and deliver a varied programme of activities that promote social interaction, independence, wellbeing and quality of life for residents.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, coordinating with care teams to tailor activities to individual needs and abilities while engaging families in events and activities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of activities reflecting residents' needs and interests.
• Adapt activities to accommodate different physical and cognitive abilities.
• Organise external entertainers, performers, and community groups.
• Monitor attendance and engagement to identify popular activities.
• Collaborate with Care Assistants, Nurses and Home Managers to support wellbeing.

Skills

Genuine passion for older people

Excellent communication

Creative and enthusiastic

Excellent organisational skills

Independent and team worker

Build relationships with residents and

Encourage and motivate residents

Job description

Activities / Lifestyle Coordinator

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.

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.

About the role

Company benefits:

To reward the demanding work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as follows:

• 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.

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.

About the company

Our Mission at Macklin Care Homes

At Macklin Care Homes, our mission is to be a forward-thinking provider committed to looking after people exceptionally well. We offer more than just care—we bring genuine warmth, compassion, and dedication to everything we do.

Every day, we go above and beyond to create a supportive and caring environment where people feel truly valued. Above all, we are guided by a simple but powerful truth: We really do care.

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.
• Knowledge of Care of the Elderly Patients Charter of Rights.