Role : Activities Co-ordinator
Location: Kingsthorpe Grange, 296 Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 8DT
Pay rate: From £12.81 per hour (DOE)
Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover (August 2026 to April 2027)
Shift pattern : 9 a.m - 5 p.m (alternate weekend working required)
About the job:
We are currently looking for an experienced Activities Co-ordinator to join our existing team of fantastic mental health experts on a permanent basis at Maple Leaf House.
About Us:
At St Matthews Healthcare we strive to be an outstanding care provider and employer of choice by inspiring Passion for Care by putting People First, where Positivity and Partnership fuel Progressive growth in an environment that draws strength from actively Pursuing Diversity.
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
- Activity Planning: Delivering & arranging activities for residents to provide a stimulating environment to meet their emotional, social, physical & intellectual needs. i.e. group activities and one-on-one sessions.
- To organise and facilitate resident meetings. Attending resident meetings to see if service users are happy with the activities on offer, as and when required.
- To co-ordinate & produce an activities programme, to include both one to one activity as well as group sessions, ensuring that this is circulated for all service users to know what is taking place.
- Shopping for Residents and home: Manage and execute shopping tasks for residents and the home.
- Escort Residents: Accompany residents to hospital appointments and events.
- Event Planning: Organize events such as Easter, summer, and Christmas fairs.
- Birthday Planning: Plan and organize birthday parties for residents.
- Ensuring the individual needs of service users are met, providing opportunities for individuals to use their skills and enhance their quality of life, whilst maintaining their independence and privacy.
- Hairdresser and Chiropodist Arrangements: Schedule and arrange appointments with hairdressers and chiropodists. Being aware of their likes, dislikes, nutritional & cultural needs.
- Displaying compassion, patience & empathy in all tasks whilst being creative, organised & reliable in approach to work.
- To motivate, encourage & participate in activities with service users, and delegate to staff, activity responsibilities to ensure that activities are taking place at regular intervals.
- To arrange photographs of events that take place, and to supply articles to Central Office for newsletter/ share with their families.
- To observe & promote service user choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment & other rights.
- To help to create a warm and friendly atmosphere within the home, which allows & encourages service users to develop and participate in the running of the home to their fullest potential.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.
Benefits of joining SMHC:
- Wagestream - take control of your pay with Wagestream, so you can access your wage when you need it.
- Enhanced pay on Weekends & Bank Holidays
- Blue Light Card - discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.
- Staff development and training - bespoke and progressive approach with abundant opportunities for career development.
- Free on-site parking.
- Your Assistance Programme - Mental health and wellbeing support to get you & immediate family through life’s issues, problems, and worries.
St Matthews Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date if a successful applicant is appointed.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care as an Activities Co-ordinator at St Matthews Healthcare. Apply Now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton, Northamptonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship now or in the future? (Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this role.)
Experience:
- Nursing home: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
