Resident Activities Coordinator - Create Joy & Connection

Colten Care; Ferndown; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Job summary

Colten Care in Ferndown is seeking an Activity Coordinator to create a varied calendar of activities that bring joy to residents. You will lead with warmth, creativity and a can-do spirit, turning ideas into engaging events that suit diverse interests.

You'll support residents on minibus trips, assist one-to-one and group activities, build strong relationships with families, and collaborate with the care team to make activity participation a natural part of daily life.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable, patient and bursting with enthusiasm.
• A good communicator who enjoys chatting and listening to people’s stories.
• Creative with plenty of ideas for fun, stimulating activities.
• Organised and confident at planning events and encouraging others to get involved.
• Above all, someone who genuinely cares about making a difference to our residents

Responsibilities

• Creating a varied calendar of activities reflecting residents' interests – from arts and crafts to quizzes, gardening, music, gentle exercise, and special events.
• Supporting residents on minibus trips which can involve personal care.
• Supporting residents one-to-one as well as in group settings, making sure everyone feels included and valued.
• Building strong relationships with residents, their families, and friends to really understand what brings them joy.
• Bringing the local community into the home by arranging visits, outings, and special guests.
• Working closely with the care team so activities are a natural part of daily life.
• Completing administration tasks to ensure our record keeping is kept up to date.
• Working with the team to create visuals for our marketing team of all the amazing work the team does.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Approachable

Patient

Creative

Organised

Job description

Colten Care in Ferndown is seeking an Activity Coordinator to create a varied calendar of activities that bring joy to residents. You will lead with warmth, creativity and a can-do spirit, turning ideas into engaging events that suit diverse interests.

You'll support residents on minibus trips, assist one-to-one and group activities, build strong relationships with families, and collaborate with the care team to make activity participation a natural part of daily life.