Joyful Activities Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Agincare; Chatham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Refer-a-friend

Hourly rate

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Victory Care Home in Chatham is seeking an Activities Coordinator for maternity cover. The role focuses on designing joyful activities, engaging residents and creating happy moments daily. No specific prior experience required, but dementia care understanding is preferred and enthusiasm is essential.

Working 30 hours per week, you’ll join a warm team at Agincare, with opportunities for training and career development, plus benefits such as pension and on-demand pay.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Maternity cover with 30-hour per week commitment until March 2027.
• Rota provided for a 30-hour week.
• Warm, creative, people-focused personality.
• Confident, outgoing and able to work independently and with residents and team.
• Understanding of dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bring energy, creativity and fun into residents' daily life.
• Plan engaging activities, games, quizzes, crafts and one-to-one moments.
• Organise events like BBQs and Christmas parties.
• Arrange visits from entertainers and local businesses.
• Support movement and independence through fun physical activities.
• Lead social outings and in-home activities for all abilities.

Skills

Activity planning

Creativity

People skills

Dementia awareness

Job description

Victory Care Home in Chatham is seeking an Activities Coordinator for maternity cover. The role focuses on designing joyful activities, engaging residents and creating happy moments daily. No specific prior experience required, but dementia care understanding is preferred and enthusiasm is essential.

Working 30 hours per week, you’ll join a warm team at Agincare, with opportunities for training and career development, plus benefits such as pension and on-demand pay.