Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator - Bridge Haven - Canterbury

Avante Care & Support; Bridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced rate of pay for NVQ Level 2

Free DBS check and uniform

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

24/7 GP and wellbeing support

Staff recognition schemes

Discounts at 800+ retailers

Job summary

Avante Care & Support is seeking an Activities Coordinator at Bridge Haven to energize residents with creative, personalised activities, including social events, cultural programmes and outings. You will help residents stay active, engaged and happy through 1:1 support and group activities.

You will collaborate with staff and volunteers, may drive the minibus for outings, and tailor activities to individual interests while upholding the Eden Alternative philosophy.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering recreational or wellbeing activities (helpful but not essential).
• Able to work flexible hours including some weekends.
• Empathy and a genuine passion for improving residents' lives.

Responsibilities

• Creating meaningful experiences that promote independence and wellbeing
• Stimulating body and mind through planned and spontaneous activities
• Supporting residents to remain active in the community
• Collaborating with colleagues, families, and volunteers
• Driving the Avante minibus for outings (if needed)
• Coordinating group and 1:1 activities tailored to individual interests
• Ensure high standards of care in line with Avante’s Eden Alternative Philosophy

Skills

Caring

Creative

Organised

Flexible

Activity planning

Job description

Job Introduction

Location: Bridge Haven, Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5JX

Pay: £13.00

Hours: 37 hours Full time – alternative weekends to be included

Be the Heartbeat of Bridge Haven! As our Activities Coordinator, you’ll bring energy, fun, and inspiration to residents’ lives through creative, personalised activities. From social events and cultural programmes to 1:1 support and outings, you’ll help residents stay active, engaged, and happy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating meaningful experiences that promote independence and wellbeing
• Stimulating body and mind through planned and spontaneous activities
• Supporting residents to remain active in the community
• Collaborating with colleagues, families, and volunteers
• Driving the Avante minibus for outings (if needed)
• Coordinating group and 1:1 activities tailored to individual interests
• Ensure high standards of care in line with Avante’s Eden Alternative Philosophy

About You

• Caring, compassionate, and motivating
• Creative, energetic, and organised
• Flexible and confident coordinating activities
• Experience planning and delivering recreational or wellbeing activities (helpful but not essential)
• Have a genuine passion for improving residents’ lives

Why People Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay
• Enhanced rate of pay for NVQ Level 2 qualification
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• 24/7 GP and wellbeing support
• Staff recognition schemes
• Discounts at 800+ retailers

Additional Information

All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Avante Care & Support is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.