Dementia Activity Co-ordinator

Woodlands Care Home; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A care facility in Aberdeen is seeking a Dementia Activity Co-ordinator to provide compassionate support for residents with dementia. This role focuses on developing tailored activity programmes and ensuring a high quality of life through collaboration with residents, families, and health professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience in dementia care, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. This full-time position offers £12.70 per hour with 37.5 contracted hours weekly.

Benefits

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid PVG

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with dementia in a care setting.
• Strong communication skills for supporting families and residents.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with residents and families for a smooth transition.
• Develop tailored support plans for residents.
• Design and coordinate well-being programmes and activities.
• Liaise with families for managing dementia-related behaviours.
• Support staff in building dementia care skills.
• Organise community events like dementia cafés.
• Work with health professionals to improve residents' quality of life.
• Regularly assess residents' needs for ongoing care.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with dementia in a care setting

Strong communication skills

Compassionate approach

Proactive and flexible mindset

Collaborative work style

Job description

Dementia Activity Co-ordinator

Activities - Woodlands Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £12.70 Per Hour

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours : 37.5

Our care home, nestled in the tranquil Craigiebuckler area of Aberdeen, offers distinguished care services tailored to a variety of needs, including Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite, and Palliative care. With a capacity for 81 residents, we provide a serene and supportive environment where personalized care meets exceptional living.

About the Role :

Are you passionate about supporting individuals living with dementia? Woodlands Care Home is seeking a Dementia Activity Coordinator to provide compassionate care and guidance to residents and their families. This role focuses on person-centred support, helping residents live well with dementia, while empowering them to engage in meaningful daily activities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with residents and their families throughout the moving-in process, ensuring a smooth transition and a welcoming environment.
• Develop tailored, person‑centred support plans reflecting the individual needs, preferences, and interests of residents.
• Design and coordinate well‑being programmes and activities that align with residents’ hobbies and routines, enhancing their daily experience.
• Liaise with families to identify and implement effective strategies for managing dementia‑related behaviours.
• Support staff in building dementia care skills, completing documentation, and responding to stress or care refusal situations.
• Organise community events, including quarterly dementia cafés, to foster peer support and share best practices.
• Work closely with allied health professionals to improve residents’ quality of life and help reduce reliance on psychoactive medications.
• Regularly review and assess residents' needs, ensuring ongoing, high-quality care.

About You :

We are looking for a dedicated individual with the following qualities :

• Experience working with individuals with dementia in a care setting
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to supporting families and residents
• A proactive, flexible mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, and external professionals
• Passionate about enhancing the quality of life for people living with dementia
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
• Contracted to 37.5 hours per week