Creative Activities Coordinator — Part-Time (22h)

Avon Search; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £12.80

22 hours per week

Central Eastbourne

Luxury 20-bed home

Friendly team

Weekend events occasionally

Job summary

Avon Search in Eastbourne is seeking an Activities Coordinator to design and deliver a varied programme of engaging activities for a luxury 20-bed care home for elderly residents. You will encourage social participation and tailor activities to individual interests, abilities and preferences, creating a warm and stimulating daily routine.

The role offers 22 hours per week with 5.5-hour shifts, typically 9:30am–3:00pm or 10:00am–3:30pm, with occasional weekend duties for special events.

Qualifications

• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning and delivering engaging activities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and an understanding of dignity and individual choice.
• Ability to plan activities effectively and work with a small team.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of activities tailored to residents' interests, abilities and preferences.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities and social events at a level that suits them.
• Organise arts and crafts, board games, quizzes, music sessions, reminiscence activities and other engaging pastimes.
• Arrange themed days, seasonal celebrations, birthday parties and special events.
• Support residents to maintain hobbies, personal interests and social connections.
• Provide one-to-one activities and companionship for residents who may prefer individual engagement.
• Work closely with care staff to ensure activities meet residents' individual needs.
• Maintain records of activities and resident participation as required.
• Be flexible to support weekend events and celebrations.
• Treat residents, relatives, visitors and colleagues with kindness, patience and respect.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Avon Search in Eastbourne is seeking an Activities Coordinator to design and deliver a varied programme of engaging activities for a luxury 20-bed care home for elderly residents. You will encourage social participation and tailor activities to individual interests, abilities and preferences, creating a warm and stimulating daily routine.

The role offers 22 hours per week with 5.5-hour shifts, typically 9:30am–3:00pm or 10:00am–3:30pm, with occasional weekend duties for special events.