Activities Co-ordinator
Sainthill House & Cottage, Exeter, Cowick Street, EX2 9JG
30 hours per week | Includes alternate weekends
£14.75 per hour basic | £17.25 overtime | £22.13 bank holidays
At Sainthill House & Cottage, we don't believe activities are something that happen between meals.
We believe they are at the heart of wellbeing, confidence, independence and quality of life.
We're looking for an exceptional Activities Co-ordinator to lead and develop our activities department and help create a home full of laughter, purpose, opportunities and experiences for the people who live with us.
This isn't a role where you'll simply organise bingo afternoons and quizzes.
This is an opportunity to shape the atmosphere, energy and social life of an entire home.
About Sainthill House & Cottage
Sainthill House & Cottage is a 23-bed specialist residential care home in Exeter, rated GOOD by the CQC.
We support a wonderfully diverse group of adults living with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Our residents come from different backgrounds, have different personalities, interests and aspirations, and no two days here are ever the same.
This isn't a traditional elderly residential home where residents spend most of the day sitting in lounges watching television.
Our residents enjoy getting out into the community, trying new experiences, maintaining hobbies, celebrating achievements and remaining active participants in their own lives.
One resident may want support attending a local event or football match, another may enjoy baking or gardening, whilst someone else may prefer a quiet coffee trip, a walk along the seafront or spending time developing a personal hobby or interest.
The successful candidate will understand that meaningful activities look different for different people.
At Sainthill, we pride ourselves on creating a home where people continue to live their lives rather than simply reside within a service.
The Role
As Activities Co-ordinator, you will lead our activities department and be responsible for creating and delivering an engaging, varied and person-centred programme of activities both within the home and out in the community.
You will lead a small team consisting of two Activities Assistants, providing guidance, support and direction to ensure our residents receive the very best opportunities every day.
You will have the freedom to bring your own ideas, passions and creativity to the role and will be encouraged to make the position your own.
Responsibilities
- Leading and coordinating the activities provision across the home.
- Managing and supporting two Activities Assistants.
- Planning and delivering a varied programme of meaningful activities.
- Organising community outings and events.
- Supporting residents to pursue hobbies, interests and personal goals.
- Encouraging independence, confidence and social inclusion.
- Working closely with care staff and management to ensure activities remain person-centred.
- Building positive relationships with residents and their families.
- Organising celebrations, themed events and seasonal activities throughout the year.
- Helping showcase life at Sainthill through photographs and social media content.
- Continuously looking for new ideas and opportunities for our residents.
About You
We aren't necessarily looking for someone with years of experience as an Activities Co-ordinator.
We're looking for the right person.
Someone who:
- Has a warm, engaging and positive personality.
- Can build genuine relationships with people from all walks of life.
- Is creative, enthusiastic and full of ideas.
- Is organised and able to plan ahead.
- Is confident leading and supporting others.
- Can motivate and inspire a small team.
- Is happy working independently and using their own initiative.
- Understands the importance of dignity, choice and independence.
- Is energetic, proactive and enjoys being busy.
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Holds a full UK driving licence and is confident driving residents in the community.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to work alternate weekends.
- Experience working within care, support work, activities or a similar people-focused environment.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of residents and the service.
What We Offer
- £14.75 per hour basic rate.
- £17.25 per hour overtime rate.
- £22.13 per hour bank holiday rate.
- A supportive and approachable management team.
- Opportunities for training and development.
- The chance to lead and shape an established activities department.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives every single day.
- A workplace where your ideas are listened to and encouraged.
- The opportunity to work somewhere that genuinely feels like home.
If you're looking for a role where your creativity, personality and enthusiasm can have a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Because at Sainthill, activities aren't an extra.
They're part of who we are.
Outstanding Care. Wonderful Place to Work.
Pay: £14.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: In person
