Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
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Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
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Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
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A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
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Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
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Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
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Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
Job Introduction
We’re recruiting an Activity Co-ordinator to join our dedicated team at Flowers House, Milton Keynes City Council’s supported housing scheme for older people living with dementia.
Flowers House has 34 self‑contained flats and provides twenty‑four hour Care Quality Commission registered domiciliary care on site. You’ll be part of a close‑knit, supportive team that helps people live as independently as possible in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
We’re looking for a flexible, creative and enthusiastic applicant to provide a varied and stimulating programme of activities, both in groups and on a one‑to‑one basis, tailored to individual interests and abilities.
Our service focuses on promoting independence and social inclusion. We also work to prevent hospital admissions and to reduce and delay the need for residential and nursing care.This is a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference every day.
Activities are expected to be delivered
Monday to Friday, with flexible hours available between
10:00 and 17:00.
Site-Based role
This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.
Interviews for this role will be held on 17th June 2026
At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.
Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Role Responsibilities
- Provide a varied and stimulating programme of activities, involving tenants in the choice, planning and delivery of group and one‑to‑one activities.
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Build and maintain links with internal and external partners to support shared use of facilities, resources and community opportunities.
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Please ensure clear and accurate records are kept of activities delivered and maintain a well‑organised database of resources.
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Provide day‑to‑day care and support in line with individual care plans, including personal care, medication and daily living tasks where required.
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Promote independence, dignity and choice at all times, encouraging social inclusion and participation within Flowers House.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver consistent, high‑quality, person‑centred care and support.
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Respond appropriately to changing needs to help prevent hospital admissions.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience in care or support work, or a willingness to learn.
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A good understanding of dignity, respect, and person‑centred care.
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The ability to work as part of a team in a supported housing environment.
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Good communication skills and a calm approach in challenging situations.
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A commitment to promoting independence and social inclusion.
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If we offer you the role, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence and vehicle insurance, including cover for business use. We’re unable to confirm an appointment until these documents are received.
As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, (unless you are currently registered with the DBS Update Service).
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council, see attached.
