Activity Coordinator

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 19,286,000 - 20,526,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Days Annual Leave Pro Rata

Enhanced Pension Contribution

Blue Light Card Discounts

Attendance Reward

Life Insurance

Cycle2work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Free Onsite Gym

Job summary

ExtraCare Charitable Trust is seeking an experienced Activity Coordinator for Solihull Retirement Village in Shirley. This part-time role requires flexibility to cover evenings and weekend events, with an hourly rate of £13.89 and pro-rata annual equivalent shown. Join a team delivering better lives for older people in a supportive community.

The role emphasizes creating engaging activity plans, supporting residents, and coordinating events alongside the Lifestyle Manager and Head of Care.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering activities for residents.
• Ability to engage and motivate participants in group settings.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage resources.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement varied activity plans for residents.
• Produce and distribute activity programmes.
• Encourage residents to lead interest groups and sessions.
• Support Head of Care with escorts when needed.
• Assist Lifestyle Manager with planning and preparation of events.
• Coordinate with PR team for upcoming events and village news.

Skills

Event planning

Resident engagement

Organizational skills

Budget awareness

Job description

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Activities Coordinator to join our friendly team at our Solihull Retirement Village and support the village’s commitment in delivering ExtraCare’s mission of “better lives for older people”.

Benefits

• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time


• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance


• Enhanced employer pension contribution


• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts


• Attendance Reward


• Free Life Insurance


• Buy And Sell Holiday


• Cycle2work Scheme


• Employee Assistance Program


• Free Use of Onsite Gym

Role Details

• Position: Activity Coordinator


• Hours: 20 hours per week - flexibility needed to cover evenings & weekend events


• Contract: Permanent - Part Time


• Location: Solihull Retirement Village, Birmingham, B90 2FH


• Hourly Rate: £13.89 per hour (£14,481 pa, pro rata of FTE £27,151)

ExtraCare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.

What will you do as our Activity Coordinator?

• Ensure a varied, exciting, and dynamic activity plan is implemented for residents.


• Produce and distribute activity programmes.


• Encourage residents to lead their own interest groups / activity sessions.


• With the Head of Care ensure all residents receive escorts when needed


• Assist the Lifestyle Manager with planning, organisation, and preparation of events.


• Identify upcoming events, current issues and news linked to their village, and contact the PR Team

Our ideal Activity Coordinator

• Will have an excellent opportunity to allow their imagination and creativity to lead. Of course, the successful candidate will also need to have excellent organizational skills and good understanding of financial awareness.


• Have the attributes required to lead the Activities Program and provide the right kind of support and encouragement for our residents to lead a fun and exciting schedule, then this could be the job for you.

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

This post will be subject to two satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all including making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.