Activities Lead - Care Home
About this role
Activities Lead – Permanent
Location: Fordmill Care Home, 53 Mill Street, Montrose, Tayside, DD10 8NE
Pay Rate: £15.68 per hour
Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Shift: Day shifts available
Note: Applicants must hold a valid driving licence and be comfortable driving the home's minibus.
About the Role
Are you creative, organised, and passionate about enriching residents' lives through engaging activities and strong community connections?
As an Activities Lead at Fordmill Care Home, you will create a stimulating, fun, and motivational environment that celebrates life. You will design tailored activity programmes focused on maximizing wellbeing, independence, and social engagement. In addition, you will be computer literate, manage the home’s social media platforms, and collaborate with our community engagement team to forge strong local links and showcase our home.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities tailored to every resident's interests and abilities
Getting to know residents and their families to build personalized enrichment programmes
Driving the home minibus to facilitate community outings and trips
Updating social media platforms and showcasing home life to the wider community
About You
To join us as an Activities Lead, you will need:
A valid driving licence and a willingness to drive the minibus
A warm, empathetic, and personable nature with infectious enthusiasm
Strong organisational skills and a computer-literate, driven mindset
A creative, proactive approach to inspiring both residents and staff
While similar experience is ideal, it is not essential—we provide all the comprehensive training you need to thrive and progress.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay & Stability: Earn £15.68 per hour in a permanent 35-hour contract.
Sector-Leading Benefits Package:
Free training and professional development for all roles
Access to wellbeing and support tools
A range of retail discounts and savings
Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’
Workplace Pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 3%