Activity Coordinator

LINESET; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a part-time Activity Coordinator at the Solihull Retirement Village. This role involves creating and implementing engaging activity plans for residents and supporting their interests, contributing to a vibrant community for older individuals.

Benefits

Contributory Pension (up to 9%)

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

33 days annual leave (pro rata)

Option to purchase or sell additional leave

Free Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience as an Activities Coordinator or in a similar role.
• Capable of leading engaging activities for residents.

Responsibilities

• Implement varied and dynamic activity plans for residents.
• Coordinate with the Head of Care to ensure support for all residents.

Skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Financial awareness

Job description

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is recruiting for an Activity Coordinator on a part-time permanent contract, based at our Solihull Retirement Village in Shirley, Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Activities Coordinator to join our friendly team and support our mission of "better lives for older people."

Benefits include:

• Contributory Pension (up to 9%)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Option to purchase or sell additional annual leave
• Free Gym Membership

Role Details:

• Position: Activity Coordinator
• Hours: 20 hours per week – flexibility needed for evenings & weekends
• Contract: Permanent, Part Time
• Location: Solihull Retirement Village, Birmingham, B90 2FH
• Hourly Rate: £13.11 per hour (£13,671 pa, pro rata of FTE)

Note: ExtraCare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme, and we cannot facilitate sponsorship.

What will you do as our Activity Coordinator?

• Implement varied, exciting, and dynamic activity plans for residents
• Produce and distribute activity programmes
• Encourage residents to lead their own interest groups and activity sessions
• Coordinate with the Head of Care to ensure all residents receive escorts when needed
• Assist the Lifestyle Manager with planning, organizing, and preparing events
• Identify upcoming events, current issues, and news related to the village, and liaise with the PR team

Our ideal Activity Coordinator:

• Will have the creativity and imagination to lead innovative activities
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and financial awareness
• Should be capable of supporting residents to lead a fun and engaging schedule

ExtraCare strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage staff to bring their authentic selves to work and foster a safe, supportive community.

Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make a difference in the lives of older people as our Activity Coordinator.

This position is subject to two satisfactory references, medical clearance, and Home Office right to work clearance.

ExtraCare is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, including reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the process.

We reserve the right to close this advert at our convenience.