Charity Work, Jobs in Podington, Bdf (with Salaries)

Activities Co-ordinator
Anchor —Wellingborough
- £13.51 - £14.28 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Charity Support Worker/Religious Worker
Christ Exalted Church —Wellingborough
- Communication skills
Freelance In-Person Event Specialist - Northampton, UK
Visit.org —Northampton
- Temporary
- Customer service
- English
- Travel
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Recovery Coordinator
Change Grow Live —Kettering
- £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 a year
- Remote
- IT
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
16h
Field Interviewer - Northampton
the National Centre for Social Research —Northampton
- £15.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Travel
- Time management
Quick apply
Assistant Shop Manager - Kempston
Woodgreen, Pets Charity —Kempston
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Volunteer Coordinator
Friends For Life Bedford —Bedford
- £12,051 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
7d
Administration Assistant
Tibbs Dementia Foundation —Bedford
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Microsoft Excel
- Salesforce
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Field Interviewer - Milton Keynes
the National Centre for Social Research —Milton Keynes
- £15.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Travel
- Time management
Quick apply
Finance Officer
British Medical Ultrasound Society —Milton Keynes
- £25.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Sick pay
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Administrator
Sanctuary Care —Bletchley
- £13.51 an hour
- Nursing home
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Visual Merchandising Volunteer (Homestore)
British Heart Foundation —Kettering
- Employee discount
Park Operations Assistant
The Parks Trust —Milton Keynes
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- First Aid Certification
Splash 'n' Play Assistant
The Parks Trust —Milton Keynes
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
Online Lister Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Northampton
- Employee discount
Falls Management Exercise Officer
Living Sport —Saint Ives
- £26,500 - £29,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Quick apply
13d
Programme Director
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity —Milton Keynes
- £400 a day
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Hospice
14d
Book Department Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Bedford
- Employee discount
Recovery Worker
Change Grow Live —Corby
- £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 a year
- IT
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Fundraiser
Friends For Life Bedford —Biddenham
- £18,334 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Communication skills
- Marketing
Quick apply
7d

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Activities Co-ordinator

Anchor -
Wellingborough

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Job details

Permanent
£13.51 - £14.28 an hour

Benefits

Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount

Qualifications

Dementia care
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

Hours and Shift Pattern
Hours: 24 per week
Shift Pattern: 8:00am - 4:00pm, 3 shifts a week, every other weekend.

The Activities Coordinator plays a central role in creating a meaningful, stimulating, and person‑centred daily life for residents living with dementia. The core purpose of the role is to design and deliver an engaging activity programme that supports residents’ cognitive abilities, emotional wellbeing, social connection, and sense of purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

Create and maintain activity plannes - designing a balanced schedule of group and one‑to‑one activities tailored to residents’ abilities, interests, and care plans.
Plan, organise, and lead daily activities
Adapt activities for varying stages of dementia, ensuring accessibility, safety, and meaningful engagement for all residents.
Work collaboratively with care staff to integrate activities into daily routines and ensure continuity of support.
Build relationships with residents to understand their life histories, preferences, and triggers, using this knowledge to personalise activities.
Encourage participation by creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere and offering gentle prompts or one‑to‑one support when needed.
Monitor and record engagement, documenting attendance, responses, and outcomes to support care planning and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate external entertainers, volunteers, and community partners to enrich the activity programme.
Ensure all activities comply with health and safety standards, including risk assessments and safe use of materials.
Support residents during outings by planning accessible trips and ensuring appropriate staffing and safety measures.
Contribute to a dementia‑friendly environment through sensory enhancements, memory displays, and meaningful objects.

Skills & Qualities:

Strong understanding of dementia care principles and person‑centred practice
Creative, energetic, and able to motivate others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Empathy, patience, and emotional resilience
Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise effectively
Confidence leading groups and adapting activities on the spot

Important Information

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
Mental health support
Flexible working options

Finance

Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
Quick and easy pension transfer service
Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

Ongoing personal and professional development programme
Leadership Pathways online learning resources
Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.

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