Life Enrichment Events Coordinator

Connaught Care Collection; Chichester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holiday pay

Free on-site meals

Free uniform

Enhanced DBS check

Annual pay reviews

Continuous training & progression

Health checks for staff

Salary sacrifice schemes

Life insurance 4x salary

Digital CBT access

Life & Leadership coaching

YuLife rewards

Birthday leave

Extra leave purchase option

Job summary

Connaught Care Collection in Chichester is seeking an Events Coordinator at Waterhaven Place Care Home to design, plan and deliver enriching events that bring joy and connection to residents, families, and staff.

You’ll tailor experiences to residents’ preferences, collaborate with local groups and care teams, and manage budgets with support from the Events Manager. A warm, proactive approach helps create meaningful moments daily.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning or coordination—hospitality, care, or community settings a bonus.
• A warm, engaging personality and excellent communication skills.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and a flair for creating joyful, inclusive experiences.
• Confidence in working with older adults, including those living with dementia.
• A proactive, can-do mindset and a love for seeing people smile.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver a wide range of enriching events, from daily activities to larger community celebrations
• Create personalised experiences tailored to residents’ preferences, hobbies, and life stories
• Work closely with residents, families, and care teams to ensure every event is inclusive, thoughtful, and meaningful
• Support links with local groups, schools, entertainers and volunteers to bring the community into the home
• Working with the Events Manager to manage budgets, calendars, and promotional materials with creativity and care
• Track engagement and feedback to continually improve and innovate our events programme

Skills

Event planning

Communication skills

Creativity

Dementia awareness

Proactive mindset

Job description

Connaught Care Collection in Chichester is seeking an Events Coordinator at Waterhaven Place Care Home to design, plan and deliver enriching events that bring joy and connection to residents, families, and staff.

You’ll tailor experiences to residents’ preferences, collaborate with local groups and care teams, and manage budgets with support from the Events Manager. A warm, proactive approach helps create meaningful moments daily.