Activities/Wellbeing Coordinator

Job summary

Activities Co-ordinator, Coppelia House- 25 hours per week, to include alternate weekends.

£12.25 per hour, £12.50 per hour at weekends

Spark Joy. Stir Memories. Bring Life to Each Day.

You know how powerful a moment of joy can be. A song from the past. A game that brings laughter. A quiet craft session where someone who’s withdrawn suddenly lights up.

That’s what this role is all about. As our Activities Co-ordinator, you’ll help create days that are more than just routine - you’ll create moments that matter.

You’ll be working with people who’ve lived incredible lives. Your job? Helping them keep living in the truest sense - engaged, entertained, included, and valued.

What you'll be doing:

• Planning and leading a range of meaningful, special events, inclusive activities: from music, art, and games to gentle exercise and themed events.
• Taking time to understand each resident’s story, interests, and abilities - and building activities that bring them to life.
• Encouraging involvement at all levels, including residents who are more reserved or living with dementia.
• Creating opportunities for fun, connection, creativity and companionship - every single day.
• Supporting visits, entertainers, community involvement and special celebrations.
• Supporting people to external healthcare appointments??
• Welcome new people, visitors and families into the home?

Who you are:

• Warm, creative and full of ideas - with a real passion for working with older people.
• Organised, enthusiastic and confident in bringing people together.
• A great communicator who can encourage participation without pressure.
• Someone who understands that even small moments - a singalong, a shared memory, a burst of laughter - can make a big difference.
• Experience in a care setting or activity planning is helpful - but heart, energy and empathy matter most.

What we offer:

• A truly rewarding role where you’ll see the impact of your work every day
• Fully paid training and plenty of career progression opportunities
• Induction programme with a dedicated mentor to help you feel supported and comfortable in your new role
• Free DBS check?and auto-enrolment pension
• The use of ‘Flex Earn’ enabling you to access wages earnt in advance of pay day, viewing earnt wages in real time?
• Blue Light Card eligibility – discounts on retail, eating out, and more!
• Free meals provided when working long shifts???
• Access to Peninsula Care Homes Mental Health First Aider; an external Confidential Care helpline for you and your family members; Peninsula Care Home’s ‘Whycare?’ app and Refer a Friend scheme?(earn money for bringing your friends on board!)
• Freedom to bring your creativity, personality and warmth to your role

This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to light up someone’s day - and be part of a team that puts people at the heart of everything.

If you believe that every person, no matter their age or ability, deserves joy, purpose and connection - we’d love to hear from you.

Please note for UK & Overseas applicants, we are not in a position to sponsor, so kindly ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.