Care Home Activities & Events Coordinator

Hill Care Ltd.; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Care Ltd seeks an Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents, tailored to individual needs within the care home. You will work with the Home Manager to organise fundraising events and ensure activities support wellbeing.

The role requires strong communication, initiative and teamwork, a genuine interest in supporting clients, and a commitment to safeguarding and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events / activities for Clients in all Client categories
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Team player with ability to work on own initiative
• Friendly, creative and confident
• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Responsibilities

• Help Clients to socialise within the Care Home and provide a variety of activities.
• Plan and initiate monthly rolling / individual programmes and encourage Clients to maintain hobbies.
• Encourage Staff Members, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Care Home's activities.
• Accompany Clients to offsite activities, sometimes after hours.
• Help create an atmosphere suited to each Client within the Care Home.
• Assist with fund raising and budgeting for entertainments, materials and outings.
• Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities and review Client Care Files.
• Discuss aims of recreation therapy with Staff Members.
• Report changes in Clients' condition to the Home Manager.
• Provide comfort and company one-to-one for Clients unable to participate in activities.
• Arrange / participate in Staff and Client meetings.
• Assist the Home Manager with interviewing Volunteers and supervising staff.
• Actively market the Care Home and promote a positive profile in the community.
• Attend mandatory training and maintain professional knowledge and competence.
• Report illnesses or accidents and promote safe working practice.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Company policies.
• Ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Proven ability to develop and organise

Good communication and organisational

Team player

Work on own initiative

Friendly creative confident

Genuine interest in client group

Police check / POVA list check

Job description

Hill Care Ltd seeks an Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents, tailored to individual needs within the care home. You will work with the Home Manager to organise fundraising events and ensure activities support wellbeing.

The role requires strong communication, initiative and teamwork, a genuine interest in supporting clients, and a commitment to safeguarding and safety procedures.