Activities Coordinator. Priesty Fields Care Home  

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Activities Coordinator. Priesty Fields Care Home  

• £13.27 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Flexibility with shifts to go around residents' activities

Are you a creative, enthusiastic individual with a passion for enriching the lives of others? Priesty Fields Care Home is seeking a dedicated Activities Coordinator to design and deliver a vibrant programme of activities that inspire joy, connection, and purpose for our residents.

About Us

Located in the historic market town of Congleton, Priesty Fields Care Home offers exceptional residential and nursing care in a modern, welcoming environment. Our home combines contemporary design with cutting-edge care technology to ensure the highest standards of comfort and support for our residents.

Your Role – Making Every Day Meaningful

As our Activities Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind a diverse and engaging calendar of events. From arts and crafts, music sessions, and fitness classes to film screenings, quizzes, pamper days, and community outings, you’ll create experiences that cater to a wide range of interests and abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver a varied programme of daily activities tailored to residents’ preferences and needs
• Foster a warm, inclusive atmosphere that encourages participation and social interaction
• Collaborate with care staff and families to ensure activities are meaningful and person-centred
• Support occasional events and outings outside of regular working hours

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos 
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

*Overtime is paid for working over full-time hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.

What We’re Looking For

• Creative & Organised: Able to design and manage engaging activity schedules
• People-Centred: Skilled at building rapport and adapting to individual needs
• Positive & Passionate: Brings energy, empathy, and enthusiasm to every interaction
• Flexible & Supportive: Willing to assist with events beyond standard hours when needed
• Experience in Care (Desirable): Previous work with older adults or in a care setting is advantageous

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.