Head of Activities

Hampton Care Home; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A caring and supportive residential home in London is seeking a Head of Activities to lead a team and create enjoyable experiences for residents. You will design and deliver activities promoting physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. The ideal candidate has a passion for working with older adults, strong leadership skills, and creativity to inspire and connect with residents. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a fulfilling work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people in a care or wellbeing setting.
• Confidence to plan, delegate and inspire.
• A creative and energetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the activities team.
• Plan and run tailored activities for residents.
• Organize outings and invite entertainers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Ability to adapt activities

Flexible attitude

Job description

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Hampton Care Home is a spacious, purpose-built home in the London suburb of Hampton, providing high-quality nursing, dementia, palliative and short-term care for up to 76 residents. Set across three floors with generous ensuite bedrooms, dedicated staff teams and secure landscaped gardens, the home offers a safe, supportive and welcoming environment designed for comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Bring joy, purpose and connection, become our Head of Activities at Hampton Care Home!

At Hampton Care Home, we believe every day should be meaningful filled with laughter, connection, and purpose. As our Head of Activities, you’ll lead a small team and help shape vibrant days for our residents by designing and delivering creative, engaging and inclusive activities that support their physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

Role: Head of Activities
Location:Hampton Care Home,Upper Sunbury Road, Hampton, TW12 2DW
Salary:£13.50 per hour
Hours:40 hours per week, with flexibility required for occasional evening or weekend events

You’ll be the heart of daily life at our home inspiring residents to stay active, connected and involved in the things they love. From craft afternoons and gardening to music therapy, reminiscence sessions and exciting trips out, you’ll make sure there’s always something to look forward to.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading, mentoring and supporting the activities team to deliver a varied weekly programme
• Planning and running meaningful activities that are tailored to residents’ interests and abilities
• Organising outings and inviting entertainers, speakers and community visitors into the home
• Working with the Home Manager to manage an annual budget and evaluate activity success
• Collaborating with care teams to ensure activity plans are aligned with residents’ care needs
• Recording participation and outcomes in residents’ care plans and activity logs
• Building warm, trusting relationships with residents and their families
• Holding regular meetings with residents to gather feedback and plan future events
• Supporting the wider team with seasonal events, staff activities and wellbeing initiatives
• Conducting regular supervisions and appraisals with your team

What you’ll bring:

• Experience working with older people in a care or wellbeing setting
• Great leadership skills and the confidence to plan, delegate and inspire
• A creative and energetic approach with plenty of ideas to share
• The ability to adapt activities to different interests, abilities and personalities
• Excellent communication and people skills warm, inclusive and encouraging
• A flexible, can-do attitude and a real passion for making people’s days brighter

Why join Canford Healthcare?
We’re a family-run care provider whose values of Care, Family, Honesty and Commitment guide everything we do. You’ll be valued for your creativity and compassion and you’ll see the impact of your work every day in the smiles and laughter of our residents.

If you’re ready to turn your energy and imagination into something truly meaningful we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and become our Head of Activities.