Part-Time Activities Co-ordinator for Elder Care

Canterbury Care; Carluke; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Canterbury Care is seeking an Activities Co-Ordinator to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents at Woodhurst Care Centre, a charming former manse in a quiet area near Carluke. The role focuses on social opportunities, hobbies, and inclusive events for service users in a supportive environment.

We value creativity, reliability and strong organisational skills to coordinate monthly programmes, work with staff and involve relatives in activities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events/activities for Service Users in all categories.
• Friendly and creative approach to engagement.
• Good numerical and word processing skills.
• Genuine interest in working with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Help Service Users to socialise within the Care Centre and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes.
• Plan and initiate monthly rolling/individual programmes, and encourage Service Users to maintain pre-existing hobbies.
• Encourage Staff Members, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Care Centre’s activities.
• Accompany Service Users to off-site activities which may take place outside normal hours.
• Help create an atmosphere that suits individual Service Users within the Care Centre.
• Assist with fundraising and budgeting for entertainments, materials and outings.
• Maintain daily activity records and review Service User Care Files with the Key Worker.

Skills

Event planning

Creativity

Numerical skills

Word processing

Communication skills

Team player

Policy compliance

Job description

Canterbury Care is seeking an Activities Co-Ordinator to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents at Woodhurst Care Centre, a charming former manse in a quiet area near Carluke. The role focuses on social opportunities, hobbies, and inclusive events for service users in a supportive environment.

We value creativity, reliability and strong organisational skills to coordinate monthly programmes, work with staff and involve relatives in activities.