Joyful Activities Coordinator for Care Home

Bridge Oak Care Homes; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly working environment

Learning & progression

Meaningful difference

Trust & respect

Community roots

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes in Dewsbury is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to enrich residents' lives through tailored activities and social events. You will create a warm environment, encourage hobbies, and coordinate outings, working closely with care staff and families to support holistic wellbeing.

The ideal candidate is creative, organised and passionate about improving the lives of older people, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Personality and values may matter more than formal care experience.
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
• Care or activity-setting experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
• Create a warm, inclusive, social environment.
• Support residents in maintaining hobbies and discovering new ones.
• Organise social events, seasonal celebrations and community involvement.
• Coordinate outings to promote wellbeing and variety.
• Collaborate with care staff and families to support holistic wellbeing.
• Record participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Creative

People-focused

Evenings weekends

Care-experience bonus

Job description

Bridge Oak Care Homes in Dewsbury is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to enrich residents' lives through tailored activities and social events. You will create a warm environment, encourage hobbies, and coordinate outings, working closely with care staff and families to support holistic wellbeing.

The ideal candidate is creative, organised and passionate about improving the lives of older people, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.