Creative Activities Lead, Residential, Part-Time

Hollybank Trust; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Hollybank Trust in Mirfield is looking for a Residential Activity Coordinator to join our Mirfield site. This part-time role (15 hours per week) offers an hourly rate of £12.81 and a chance to design engaging, person-centred activities for adults with complex needs, promoting participation and wellbeing.

You will plan, run and evaluate activities across arts, crafts, gardening and community visits, working closely with care teams and families to tailor experiences and support personal goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning or leading activities in care, education, or support settings.
• Ability to tailor activities to individual needs and interests.
• Strong communication and teamwork with care staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, meaningful activities tailored to individuals.
• Support residents to participate, make choices and achieve goals.
• Create and maintain activity timetables and record outcomes.
• Organise celebrations, events and community activities.
• Work with care teams, therapists and families to provide engaging experiences.
• Encourage social interaction, independence and confidence.
• Evaluate activities and introduce new ideas to improve the programme.

Skills

Creativity

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Job description

Hollybank Trust in Mirfield is looking for a Residential Activity Coordinator to join our Mirfield site. This part-time role (15 hours per week) offers an hourly rate of £12.81 and a chance to design engaging, person-centred activities for adults with complex needs, promoting participation and wellbeing.

You will plan, run and evaluate activities across arts, crafts, gardening and community visits, working closely with care teams and families to tailor experiences and support personal goals.