Activities Coordinator

Job summary

Join South Downs Care as an Activities Coordinator!

Location: Stroud House, Hampshire

Salary: £12.85 per hour (reviewed annually)

Weekend Rate: £13.35 per hour

Bonus: Discretionary Annual Bonus based on company success

Hours: 18 hours per week on average

 

About Us

At South Downs Care, we’re dedicated to providing personalised, high-quality care in a safe, friendly environment where our residents can thrive. We operate two care homes, Downs House and Stroud House, nestled in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Stroud House provides specialist support for residents living with advanced dementia and mental health needs. Our team is committed to creating a calm, engaging, and compassionate environment, even when faced with the challenges these conditions can bring.

At SDR, we are committed to Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility;
values that shape everything we do. 

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Coordinator to join our team at Stroud House.

This role is about more than running activities, it’s about helping residents living with advanced dementia and mental health conditions maintain dignity, independence, and joy. You’ll design and deliver meaningful activities that bring comfort, stimulation, and connection, even when communication is difficult or behaviours are challenging.

You will also be responsible for taking residents on outings using our company vehicle, so a full UK driving licence and confidence driving residents safely is essential.

It’s a role that requires creativity, patience, and resilience, but the rewards are extraordinary: seeing a resident’s face light up, encouraging a sense of calm, or helping someone reconnect with a treasured memory.

Consistent & Predictable Schedule:

18 hours per week (on average)

Rotating schedule with a structured shift pattern:

Week 1 – Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri

Week 2 – Mon, Tues, Wed, & Sat

Hours: Shifts will be either 10:00-13:00 or 10:00-16:00 as per the shift rota

What We Offer

• Career Growth – Ongoing professional training & development, including dementia and mental health awareness
• Holidays – At least equivalent to 29 days (including bank holidays, pro-rata)
• Pension Scheme – Available where eligible
• Structured Induction & Probation – Comprehensive onboarding support
• Strong Management Support – Guidance every step of the way
• Employee Referral Bonus – Earn £200 each, upon appointment and another £200 each, at the one-year anniversary (T's & C's apply)
• Fixed & Predictable Work Pattern – Enjoy a stable, rotating shift pattern for a healthy work-life balance
• Easily Accessible Location – Petersfield is well-connected, with hourly train services from Waterlooville, Havant, and surrounding areas

Who We Are Looking For

• Someone with experience of working within a care environment would be beneficial, particularly supporting those with dementia or mental health needs
• Someone creative, compassionate, and resilient, with the ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations
• A driver with a full UK Drivers Licence

 Apply Today!

If you are ready to step into a role where your skills, experience, and compassion will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Should you be successful, we will contact you to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) on acceptance of your offer letter.