Activities Coordinator
Location: Golden Horizon Care Home ,Bewdley, Worcestershire
Hours: 20–30 hours per week
Salary: £13.00–£14.00 per hour, depending on experience.
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and creative Activities Coordinator to join our care home team in Bewdley.
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys spending time with older people and can bring energy, companionship and variety into their day. You will help create a lively and welcoming environment where residents feel involved, valued and connected.
The Role
You will be responsible for planning and delivering a varied programme of meaningful activities tailored to residents' individual interests, abilities and needs.
Your duties will include:
- Planning weekly and monthly activity programmes
- Organising group and one-to-one activities
- Encouraging residents to take part in hobbies, games, music, arts and crafts, gentle exercise and social events
- Supporting residents with birthdays, celebrations and seasonal events
- Arranging occasional outings and community-based activities
- Spending individual time with residents who may prefer one-to-one engagement
- Working closely with care staff and families to understand residents' interests and preferences
- Helping maintain photographs and records of activities and resident participation
- Supporting the home to create a positive, friendly and stimulating atmosphere
- Encouraging links with local schools, community groups, entertainers and other organisations
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, patient and approachable
- Creative and able to bring new ideas
- Confident communicating with older people and their families
- Well organised and able to plan activities independently
- Compassionate and respectful
- Reliable and willing to work as part of a wider care team
Previous experience as an Activities Coordinator, Activities Assistant, Care Assistant or in a similar care setting would be helpful, although the right attitude, enthusiasm and ability to engage with residents are equally important.
An Enhanced DBS will be required.
What We Offer
- 20–25 hours per week
- £13.00–£14.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunity to develop and shape the activities programme
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to residents' everyday livesIf you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping older people enjoy meaningful and fulfilling days, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a brief description of your relevant experience.
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- activities: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
