Are you a creative, enthusiastic, and caring individual who loves bringing smiles to people's faces? Do you have a passion for making every day meaningful and enjoyable for others? If so, we have the perfect role for you right here at Eltisley Manor. As our Activities Coordinator, you will be at the very heart of daily life at Eltisley Manor. You will plan and deliver a range of activities that keep our residents engaged, entertained, and happy. From afternoon tea in the garden to arts and crafts, gentle exercise classes to seasonal celebrations. You will have the freedom to get creative, try new things, and really make the role your own. No two days will be the same here at Eltisely Manor, that's what makes this job role special and unique.
What You Will Be Doing:
Encourage resident participation to promote social inclusion, cognitive stimulation, and emotional wellbeing
Collaborate with the care and clinical teams to ensure activities align with individual therapeutic goals
Foster relationships with residents, families, and the wider community to enhance the programme
Organise special events, themed days, community visits (where appropriate), and seasonal celebrations
Maintain accurate records of activity participation and outcomes for care planning and quality monitoring
Support a positive, respectful, and homely environment within the care setting
This role is about much more than organising activities as it is also about creating a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every resident feels valued and supported. From working closely with care teams and families to keeping accurate records and celebrating special occasions, you will play a vital role in making Eltisley Manor a place our residents are proud to call home.
What We Offer:
A beautiful place to work with spacious gardens and stunning countryside views
A supportive and friendly team around you every day
The freedom to be creative and put your own stamp on the role
Free on-site parking
Pension scheme and employees assistance programme
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Hours:
The role follows a two week rolling rota working either 9am to 5pm or 12pm to 8pm and every other Saturday - total of 37.5 hours per week.
Benefits:
While you’re a part of Nouvita, we will support you to fulfil your duties to an exemplary standard. You’ll gain access to a wealth of benefits as a valued team member:
Up to 28 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
A cash back medical plan (more details of the full package can be provided upon request)
High street discounts via HCPA Academy
Career progression
Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £1000
Eligibility for Blue Light Card
In-house training and development
Employee assistance programme
Free onsite parking
Free hot drinks
Birthday Leave following one years of employment
Skills Required:
- Understanding of the needs and challenges faced by individuals living with mental health conditions
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills
- Creative flair, with the ability to adapt activities for different abilities and needs
- Compassion, patience, and a genuine interest in improving residents’ quality of life
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational skills and time management
- Basic IT literacy and documentation skills
- Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorships
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Eltisley Manor is an impressive thirty-nine-bed nursing home close to St Neots in Cambridgeshire. This specialist mental health nursing home comprises three services: The Limes, The Orchard, and The Coach House, all located on the same site.
At Eltisley Manor we pride ourselves in offering expert mental health nursing care for individuals whose enduring mental health needs mean they are often excluded from mainstream nursing home settings or for individuals who require more support than a residential home can provide. Our model of care is designed with our patients’ needs and personal circumstances at the heart of our service delivery.
Rated “Good” by CQC – Care Quality Commission.
Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire Bedfordshire and Surrey. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.
We are committed to:
Delivering high-quality mental health services
Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes
Supporting staff development and wellbeing
Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do
Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Nouvita Healthcare and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to [email protected] 