Activities Coordinator
About this role
Activities Coordinator (Bank)
Location: Oaklands House Care Home, Reydon (Southwold, Suffolk)
Hours: Bank shifts only (covering annual leave and sickness absence)
Contract Type: Bank / Flexible
Salary: £12.80 per hour
Closing Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Are you naturally caring, creative, and looking for flexible work where you can truly make a difference in people's lives? We are currently recruiting for a Bank Activities Coordinator to join the team at Oaklands House, a stunning care home set in five acres of mature woodland near Southwold.
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we walk right alongside you through every step of the application process—helping you polish your CV, preparing you for success, and ensuring a smooth, stress-free introduction to flexible bank work.
What You Will Do
Design and distribute newsletters to residents and their families, keeping everyone updated on upcoming events and activities.
Implement a dynamic monthly calendar filled with engaging activities, such as arts and crafts, themed days and nights, outside entertainment, interactive games, and local excursions.
Collaborate closely with the care team to support residents' social enhancement, independence, and overall wellbeing.
Promote the home and its community events across social media channels to encourage local interaction and involvement.
What's in It for You
Competitive hourly pay rate of £12.80 on a flexible bank basis.
Accrued holiday pay (pro-rata equivalent to 5.6 weeks).
Company pension scheme and access to the Refer-a-Friend scheme worth up to £1,000 per person.
Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Extensive training through the Healthcare Homes Academy, plus professional qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities.
Blue Light Card discounts across major retail and hospitality brands.
Recognition and long-service awards.
What We Are Looking For
A kind, compassionate, fun, and friendly personality with a natural passion for helping others.
Great planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience or confidence using social media platforms to promote community events.
Flexibility to cover shifts on an ad-hoc basis for staff sickness and annual leave.
Note: Whether you are an experienced Activities Coordinator or looking to start an exciting new career in care, full training and a thorough induction are provided!
Valid evidence of the right to work in the UK.