Activities Coordinator
Salary: £13.16 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week
Pitfodels Wood Care Home, Aberdeen – Opening Autumn 2026
Pitfodels Wood is our brand new 65-bed, luxury care home located in Aberdeen’s prestigious Pitfodels Conservation Area in the city’s sought-after West End. Combining five-star hospitality with high-quality, person-centred care, we are setting a new benchmark for care in the North East.
Are you a creative thinker who enjoys organising events and activities? Are you looking for a rewarding and fun-filled role? We would love to hear from you!
Join our dedicated team as an Activities Coordinator where you will work as an integral part of our team planning, coordinating and facilitating imaginative, meaningful and vibrant activity programmes for our residents - bringing people together to laugh, share experiences and memories, and of course have great fun!
Role & Responsibilities
- Create a diverse range of engaging and motivational activity programmes tailored to our residents’ abilities, interests and preferences maximising everyone’s independence, socialisation and wellbeing
- Represent Meallmore with pride - build strong relationships with the local community and collaborate with families, colleagues and wider stakeholders
- Coordinate and lead group activities, such as arts and crafts, games, music sessions, exercise classes, outings away from the home, and social events
- Work with the care team to involve them in the delivery of the activities and events
- Source and manage external entertainers, performers, or volunteers from within the local community
- Maintain accurate records including resident participation and feedback of daily activities
- Beyond that, it’s all about your creative approach, infectious enthusiasm and caring nature
What we are looking for:
- Experience of working in a similar role is desirable but not essential
- Demonstration of excellent communication skills, having the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders
- Proven ability in planning, organising and being flexible in your approach
- Good IT skills being confident in the use of IT applications and social media platforms
- You will be required to drive company vehicles; therefore, a full driving licence is essential
- Friendly, creative, enthusiastic and confident personality that shines through in what you do
We have a dedicated activities strategy and toolkit that provides you with a wide range of resources you can tap into. We also have an activity team WhatsApp group for support, and we use the most up to date tools and thinking to keep our activities engaging, fun and interesting for our residents.
What’s in it for you?
This is a unique opportunity to join Pitfodels Wood and be part of an exciting new chapter, helping to shape an exceptional care home where outstanding care and extraordinary living come together.
We know that exceptional care starts with exceptional colleagues who are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, celebrate your achievements and help you build a rewarding career with us.
- Overtime rates & Stream (access to your earnings before payday)
- Company sick pay & free on-site parking
- Subsidised colleague meals during your shift
- Blue Light Card eligibility for a wide range of online and high-street discounts
Apply today and be part of something truly special as we create meaningful moments and lasting memories for our residents.
Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).
