Senior Living Activities & Wellness Coordinator

Hill Care Group; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycamore Hall Care Home, part of Hill Care Group, is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to design and deliver a varied programme of activities for residents, promoting wellbeing and social connection in a warm community.

You will collaborate with the Home Manager and care team, engage families, and manage volunteers, ensuring activities align with policies and budgets while maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for enhancing the lives of older adults and developing engaging activities.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering a diverse range of activities for varied needs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive, creative approach.
• Experience in a care setting and/or a qualification in remedial or occupational therapies is beneficial.
• A satisfactory DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Enrich Lives: design, plan, and lead a varied programme of activities for residents, fostering participation and social engagement.
• Community Engagement: involve families and friends; may accompany residents on external excursions; contribute to fundraising and budget management.
• Collaboration & Communication: work with Home Manager and care team; record activity progress and contribute to care plans.
• Promote Well-being: provide one-to-one companionship and support residents who cannot join group activities.
• Support & Development: supervise volunteers and junior staff; champion the home's image in the local community.
• Safety & Compliance: adhere to health and safety policies; maintain confidentiality and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Activity planning

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Care experience

Remedial/occupational therapy qual

DBS check

Education

Remedial or occupational therapy qualification

Job description

Sycamore Hall Care Home, part of Hill Care Group, is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to design and deliver a varied programme of activities for residents, promoting wellbeing and social connection in a warm community.

You will collaborate with the Home Manager and care team, engage families, and manage volunteers, ensuring activities align with policies and budgets while maintaining a safe environment.