Activities Coordinator

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Harrier Grange Care Home is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enhance daily life through engaging, person-centred activities for residents. You will plan, deliver and adapt a varied programme, building relationships to understand preferences and ensure inclusive participation, including residents living with dementia.

We welcome both experienced candidates and those new to care, with training and support provided to help you develop in the role.

Qualifications

• Creative and enthusiastic approach to activities for older people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging group and one-to-one activities.
• Genuine interest in supporting older people and dementia-friendly activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Candidates with transferable skills from hospitality, events, childcare or community work are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of activities tailored to individual interests and care needs.
• Deliver engaging, meaningful activities to promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction.
• Build strong relationships to understand preferences and enable inclusive participation, including those with dementia.
• Work as part of the wider care team to create a positive, stimulating environment.

Skills

Creative

Organised

Enthusiastic

Communication

Planning

Independence

Teamwork

Transferable skills

Job description

Our private care facility in Hampshire offers Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite Care, providing an enriched and fulfilling lifestyle for up to 66-residents in a warm and supportive environment.

• £12.71 per hour
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in enhancing daily life by delivering engaging, meaningful and person centred activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction.

You will plan and deliver a varied programme of group and one to one activities, tailored to individual interests, abilities and care needs. Building strong relationships is essential, enabling a clear understanding of preferences and supporting inclusive participation for all individuals, including those living with dementia.

Working as part of the wider team, the role contributes to a positive and stimulating environment where individuals feel valued, active and connected. This role is open to both experienced candidates and those new to care, with training and support provided to help you develop in the role.

What We Are Looking For

• A creative, organised and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities
• A genuine interest in supporting older people
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in activities or a similar role is beneficial, however candidates with transferable skills from roles such as hospitality, events, childcare or community work are encouraged to apply

About us

Harrier Grange Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values

Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.