Activities Co-ordinator

Job summary

Pine Lodge Care Home is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and creative Activities Coordinator to join our dedicated team. This rewarding role involves planning and delivering a varied programme of meaningful activities that promote the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of our residents.

You will play a key role in creating a vibrant and engaging environment, ensuring residents have opportunities to enjoy hobbies, maintain interests, build friendships, and remain active members of the home community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and deliver a diverse programme of activities and events for residents.
• Encourage resident participation and tailor activities to individual interests, abilities, and needs.
• Arrange entertainment, outings, and special celebrations throughout the year.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and local community groups.
• Maintain activity records and contribute to resident care plans where appropriate.
• Support residents to achieve meaningful outcomes and enhance their quality of life.
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely and in line with relevant policies and procedures.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic.
• Creative with excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicating with people of all ages and abilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Experienced in activity coordination, care, hospitality, education, or a similar role (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in residents' lives every day.
• Pension scheme and other employee benefits.

• Essential Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, compassionate, and patient approach when working with older people.
• Ability to motivate and encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative and enthusiastic with the ability to develop engaging activities.
• Basic IT skills for maintaining activity records and communicating with families and staff.

• Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience working in a care home, healthcare, community, leisure, hospitality, education, or activity-based role.
• Experience supporting older adults, including those living with dementia.
• Experience organising group activities, events, or social programmes.

• Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths desirable.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential).
• Activity Provision or Dementia Care training would be advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.

• Personal Qualities:

• Friendly, approachable, and positive attitude.
• Empathetic and respectful towards residents' individual needs and preferences.
• Reliable, flexible, and dependable.
• Passionate about enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of older people.