Activity Coordinator

Job summary

Activity Coordinator

Salary: £12.71 - £13 per hour (depending on experience)

Location: Bay Tree House, 99 Norman Road, LL13 7BG

Hours: Full-time --- 25-30 hours per week

Make Every Day Meaningful

• Create fun, engaging and person-centred activities that enrich the lives of our residents.
• Join a warm, supportive care team where your ideas, creativity and compassion are valued.
• Receive ongoing training, career development opportunities and excellent employee benefits.

Job Summary

We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and creative Activity Coordinator to join our friendly team.

This is a rewarding role where you'll plan and deliver a varied programme of activities that promote independence, wellbeing and social interaction. You'll get to know each resident, understand what matters to them, and create meaningful experiences that bring enjoyment, purpose and connection every day.

If you're passionate about making a positive difference and love bringing people together, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

At Bay Tree House, we are committed to providing outstanding, person-centred care in a safe, welcoming and homely environment. Our dedicated team works together to ensure every resident is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We believe life in our home should be enjoyable, stimulating and fulfilling, with activities that reflect each resident's interests, hobbies and life experiences.

About the Role

Reporting to the Home Manager, you'll be responsible for planning, organising and delivering an engaging activities programme for residents with a wide range of interests and abilities.

You'll work closely with care staff, residents, relatives, volunteers and the local community to ensure activities are meaningful, inclusive and enjoyable. You'll also support special events, seasonal celebrations and community engagement within the home.

Success in this role means creating opportunities that improve residents' wellbeing, encourage participation and help everyone feel valued and connected.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied weekly programme of individual and group activities.
• Support residents to take part according to their interests, preferences and abilities.
• Organise entertainment, themed events, celebrations and outings.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers and local community groups.
• Maintain activity plans, calendars and participation records.
• Help create a vibrant, welcoming and stimulating environment throughout the home.

Skills and Experience

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, compassionate and enthusiastic.
• Creative, energetic and full of ideas.
• An excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Well organised and able to work independently.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.

Previous experience as an Activity Coordinator, Activities Assistant, Wellbeing Coordinator or within a care setting is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

An understanding of person-centred care and dementia-friendly activities would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities for career progression
• Company pension scheme
• Paid annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee recognition and reward scheme
• Free on-site parking (where available)
• Uniform provided
• Friendly and supportive working environment

Join Our Team

If you're creative, compassionate and enjoy helping older people live happy, fulfilling lives, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and make every day special for our residents.

Other Information

Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.