Vibrant Care Home Activity Coordinator

Midlands Care; Leicester; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site car parking

Free uniform and badges

Employee discounts

Job summary

Midlands Care is seeking an Activity Coordinator at The New Wycliffe in Leicester to design and run a varied activities programme for residents, supporting wellbeing and social engagement. You will work closely with residents, families and staff to ensure activities are meaningful and inclusive.

The role requires warmth, creativity and strong organisational skills, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Warm, enthusiastic, and compassionate personality with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in activity planning within a care home, community setting, or similar role.
• Ability to motivate and engage residents with sensitivity and creativity.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of dementia care and experience working with older adults is desirable.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a varied programme of activities tailored to residents’ interests, abilities, and care needs.
• Encourage participation and engagement to support residents’ well‑being and social interaction.
• Organise group and one‑to‑one activities, including arts and crafts, music, exercise, games, outings, and themed events.
• Liaise with residents, families, and care staff to ensure activities are meaningful and enjoyable.
• Promote independence and inclusion, adapting activities to suit individual abilities.
• Build relationships with community groups, entertainers, and volunteers to enhance the activity programme.
• Maintain accurate records and evaluate the effectiveness of activities.
• Support fundraising and special events within the home.

Skills

Warm & compassionate

Activity planning

Resident motivation

Organisational skills

Dementia care knowledge

Flexible hours

Job description

Midlands Care is seeking an Activity Coordinator at The New Wycliffe in Leicester to design and run a varied activities programme for residents, supporting wellbeing and social engagement. You will work closely with residents, families and staff to ensure activities are meaningful and inclusive.

The role requires warmth, creativity and strong organisational skills, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed.