Creative Activities Coordinator for Seniors (Flexible Hours)

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend working

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management team

Job summary

Confidential, a friendly elderly residential care home in Leytonstone, invites an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to join our team. You will craft creative, person-centred activities to improve residents' quality of life, with a focus on dementia care and meaningful engagement.

No prior experience required; candidates from creative backgrounds, drama/arts studies, or experienced care workers seeking a new challenge are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Creative with ideas for activities and events.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, organise and run group and one-to-one activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver person-centred activities for residents.
• Organise both group and one-to-one activities.
• Support residents living with dementia through meaningful engagement.
• Encourage independence, wellbeing and social interaction.
• Organise celebrations, themed events and outings.
• Work closely with families to understand residents' interests and life stories.
• Develop and maintain weekly activity programmes.
• Produce monthly newsletters and activity displays.
• Keep accurate activity records and resident engagement notes.
• Build links with local community groups, entertainers and volunteers.
• Complete activity risk assessments where required.
• Maintain activity resources and communal areas.
• Work closely with the wider care team to enhance residents' wellbeing.
• Attend mandatory training and team meetings.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Organisation

Empathy

Job description

Confidential, a friendly elderly residential care home in Leytonstone, invites an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to join our team. You will craft creative, person-centred activities to improve residents' quality of life, with a focus on dementia care and meaningful engagement.

No prior experience required; candidates from creative backgrounds, drama/arts studies, or experienced care workers seeking a new challenge are encouraged to apply.