Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Job Title: Activities Coordinator – Care Home

Client Location: Austen House Care Home, Kilnsea Drive, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3UJ

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing

Pay Rate: £15.10 per hour

Hours: 40.00 hours per week (Temporary Contract)

Shift: Day Shifts

Enrich Lives. Spark Creativity. Celebrate Every Day.

At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting vibrant, creative, and organized engagement specialists with premier care facilities across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are currently recruiting a full-time Activities Coordinator for a temporary placement at their lovely Austen House Care Home in Reading.

If you have a knack for event planning, an infectious energy, and a true passion for boosting the wellbeing and independence of older adults, this 40-hour weekly role offers an incredibly rewarding way to make a tangible difference.

About the Role

As an Activities Coordinator, you will take the lead in designing and delivering a dynamic activity calendar that celebrates life, sparks joy, and keeps residents connected to their passions and community.

Your key duties will include:

• Programme Planning & Execution: Developing, organizing, and leading imaginative, fun, and motivational social activities, entertainment, crafts, and outings tailored to diverse physical abilities and interests.

• Person-Centred Connection: Spending quality time getting to know residents and their families to build tailored activity programmes that enhance mental, emotional, and social wellbeing.

• Community Integration: Building and maintaining positive relationships with local Reading groups, entertainers, and community volunteers to keep the home vibrant and connected.

• Inspiring Engagement: Motivating residents and care home staff to actively participate in group sessions and meaningful one-to-one activity time.

About You

No specific prior experience in social care activity planning is required—full training and ongoing support are provided! What matters most is your warm personality, strong drive, and creative mindset.

Key Traits & Qualifications:

• Personal Qualities: Warm, empathetic, personable, and naturally enthusiastic with a positive "can-do" approach.

• Organizational Skills: A driven mindset with the ability to plan, manage calendars, and see projects through smoothly.

• Communication & Flair: Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with families and inspire resident involvement.

Rewards Package & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: £15.10 per hour (40 hours/week contract).

• Financial & Pension: Workplace Pension scheme with employer contributions from 3%.

• Learning & Development: Free comprehensive training and courses designed to refine your skill set.

• Recognition & Rewards: Unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, 'Employee of the Month' rewards, and 'Long Service Awards'.

• Perks & Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing support tools, plus a wide array of retail discounts and savings.