Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Activities Coordinator

Location: Ross Court Care Home, Overross Close, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7BQ

Pay Rate: £14.71 per hour

Hours: 21.00 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Days

Job Type: Permanent (Part-Time)

Recruiting Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

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At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we link creative, energetic professionals with premier care environments across the UK. We are currently recruiting a passionate Activities Coordinator on behalf of Barchester Healthcare for Ross Court Care Home in Ross-on-Wye.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Activities Coordinator, you will enrich the daily lives of residents by planning and running engaging, imaginative activity programmes tailored to individual interests and abilities. Centred on Barchester’s ethos of "celebrating life," you will build meaningful relationships with residents and their families to boost independence, physical wellbeing, and social connection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, organise, and lead motivational group and one-to-one activity sessions.

• Spend time getting to know residents' personal histories, hobbies, and preferences to build tailored wellbeing plans.

• Inspire residents, colleagues, and families to participate in events both inside the care home and out in the local community.

• Coordinate seasonal celebrations, entertainment, and interactive social events.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking an enthusiastic, warm individual who brings creativity and strong organizational skills to work every day.

Requirements & Attributes:

• Personality: Warm, empathetic, personable, and filled with infectious enthusiasm.

• Skills: Excellent organisational and planning capabilities with a proactive, "make-things-happen" mindset.

• Experience: Previous experience in activity planning, community work, or care settings is ideal, but not essential—full training will be provided.

• Mindset: Passionate about enhancing resident wellbeing and driving community engagement.

WHAT WE OFFER / REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your creativity and dedication, you will receive a competitive pay rate alongside an outstanding rewards package:

• Competitive Pay: £14.71 per hour (21 hours per week, Permanent Part-Time Day Shifts).

• Pension Scheme: Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions from 3%.

• Learning & Development: Free comprehensive training and career progression programs.

• Wellbeing Support: Direct access to dedicated physical and mental health support tools.

• Financial Perks: A wide range of retail discounts, savings, and local offers.

• Recognition Schemes: ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards, ‘Long Service Awards,’ and unlimited referral bonuses through the ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.