Activities Co-ordinator at Normanby House Care Home
£12.75 per hour
30 hours a week min.
· 5 × 6‑hour shifts – flexible hours to work around events and home activities
About the Role
We are seeking a kind, creative, and compassionate Activities Co‑ordinator to join our team at Normanby House Care Home.
This role incorporates the full Activities Co‑ordinator responsibility within the home. The successful candidate will lead on residents’ emotional wellbeing, activities, and engagement, creating meaningful moments, strong connections, and a calm, positive atmosphere throughout the day.
You will work closely with families, management team and care team, supporting a culture where wellbeing sits alongside excellent care.
Key Responsibilities
· Planning, coordinating, and delivering a wide range of meaningful activities that promote emotional, social, and physical wellbeing
· Leading the home’s wellbeing and activities provision, ensuring residents are actively engaged and supported
· Developing and maintaining the weekly, monthly activity calendar, reflecting residents’ wishes, abilities, and life histories
· Leading “Resident of the Day”, providing personalised, creative, and out‑of‑the‑box experiences
· Encouraging spontaneous, responsive engagement such as walks, one‑to‑one time, conversation, or individual activities
· Supporting residents to maintain hobbies, interests, and community connections
· Accurately recording activities and wellbeing outcomes in care plans and daily records
· Acting as a welcoming point of contact for new residents and families, supporting them to settle into the home
· Supporting a calm, positive home environment that enhances quality of life
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What Our Residents Value Most
For our residents, Normanby House is their home. They value staff who:
- Take time to talk, listen, and connect — not just run activities
- Treat them with kindness, dignity, and genuine respect
- Help them feel calm, occupied, and emotionally supported
- Offer choice, flexibility, and personalised experiences
- Encourage them to keep doing the things they enjoy
- Create a warm, friendly atmosphere where they feel safe and valued
What the Team Value Most
Our team value colleagues who:
- Are creative, enthusiastic, and bring their own ideas to activities
- Understand the importance of wellbeing alongside care
- Work collaboratively and support others to get involved
- Are flexible, approachable, and positive
- Lead by example and champion resident engagement
- Help create a calm, supportive working environment
About You
- Experience working in a care setting (essential)
- A strong understanding of person‑centred care and wellbeing
- Confidence to lead activities and engagement independently
- Creative, warm, and enthusiastic with strong people skills
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and record‑keeping skills
- Willingness to work both wellbeing and care shifts
What We Offer
- A meaningful, rewarding role where you can make a real difference
- Supportive management and a stable, friendly team
- Opportunities to bring your own interests and ideas into the role
- Training and development opportunities
- A calm, person‑centred home with strong wellbeing values
About Normanby House Care Home
Normanby House is a purpose-built Scarborough care home providing care for up to 25 people in a warm, welcoming and family atmosphere. Rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, the home has built a fine reputation for the high standard of its professional, compassionate care. Normanby House is a modern building providing ensuite accommodation in a pleasant, easily accessible location in the heart of Scarborough. Close to all the local amenities the home is tucked away in its own secluded corner, with ample, pleasant gardens to create a private oasis for our residents to enjoy.
Ready to Apply?
If you are a caring, creative individual who is passionate about resident wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.
Apply direct: email CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Apply today and help shape the future of care at Normanby House Care Home.
Pay: From £12.75 per hour
Work Location: In person
