Lifestyle & Activities Coordinator

Crystal Care Homes (2) Limited; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Blue Light Card

Enhanced DBS check

Refer a Friend bonus

Uniform provided

Pay Day Breakfast

Free meal on shift

Training opportunities

Job summary

Crystal Care Collection in Peacehaven is seeking an Activities Manager to lead a vibrant programme of meaningful activities tailored to each resident's interests. You will learn their life stories, build connections with families and local groups, and arrange visits from entertainers to enrich daily life.

You'll work closely with colleagues to support engagement, record activities, and champion resident-led approaches.

Qualifications

• Creative, enthusiastic and passionate about improving quality of life for older people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys building relationships with residents, families and the wider community.
• Organised and confident planning engaging activities and events.
• Good IT skills and comfortable recording information electronically.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead a varied programme of activities for individuals and groups.
• Build relationships by exploring life histories, hobbies and preferences.
• Develop partnerships with local schools, charities, churches and community groups.
• Arrange visits from entertainers and external organisations.
• Encourage colleagues to deliver activities and continue programmes in your absence.
• Record and evaluate activities using PCS and update care plans.
• Champion My Life Story and Resident of the Day initiatives and keep records up to date.
• Promote resident-led culture and educate staff about individual backgrounds.
• Gather photos and stories for newsletters and social media with consent.
• Share ideas at monthly social committee meetings.
• Be flexible to support evening or special events when required.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organised planning

IT skills

Resident engagement

Flexibility

Job description

Crystal Care Collection in Peacehaven is seeking an Activities Manager to lead a vibrant programme of meaningful activities tailored to each resident's interests. You will learn their life stories, build connections with families and local groups, and arrange visits from entertainers to enrich daily life.

You'll work closely with colleagues to support engagement, record activities, and champion resident-led approaches.