Creative Activity Coordinator — Enrich Residents’ Everyday

Colten Care; Sturminster Newton; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Colten Care at Newstone House in Sturminster Newton is seeking a warm, creative and enthusiastic Activity Coordinator to join our care home team. This rewarding role involves making each day enjoyable, meaningful and fulfilling for our residents.

Hours are 32 per week, with alternate weekends, and pay ranges from £13.09 to £15.41 per hour, closing date 12/11/2026. Responsibilities include planning a varied calendar of activities from arts and crafts to quizzes, supporting minibus trips and

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable, patient and bursting with enthusiasm.
• A good communicator who enjoys chatting and listening to people’s stories.
• Creative with plenty of ideas for fun, stimulating activities.
• Organised and confident at planning events and encouraging others to get involved.

Responsibilities

• Creating a varied calendar of activities that reflects residents’ interests, from arts and crafts to quizzes, gardening, music, gentle exercise and special events.
• Supporting residents on minibus trips which can involve personal care.
• Supporting residents one-to-one as well as in group settings, making sure everyone feels included and valued.
• Building strong relationships with residents, their families and friends to understand what brings them joy.
• Bringing the local community into the home by arranging visits, outings and special guests.
• Working closely with the care team so activities are a natural part of daily life.
• Completing administration tasks to ensure record keeping is up to date.
• Working with the team to create visuals for marketing of the amazing work the team does.

Job description

Colten Care at Newstone House in Sturminster Newton is seeking a warm, creative and enthusiastic Activity Coordinator to join our care home team. This rewarding role involves making each day enjoyable, meaningful and fulfilling for our residents.

Hours are 32 per week, with alternate weekends, and pay ranges from £13.09 to £15.41 per hour, closing date 12/11/2026. Responsibilities include planning a varied calendar of activities from arts and crafts to quizzes, supporting minibus trips and