Activities Co-ordinator

What is an Activities Co-ordinator?

In simple terms, an activities assistant is someone who schedules, plans, and helps implement various activities in senior living facilities. Many people focus on the “care” aspect of a senior community without considering the importance of extracurricular activities. In truth, it’s these activities that stimulate residents the most. Activities can be spiritual, active, or creative in nature and cater to physical, mental, social, and emotional development.

What is it like being an Activities Coordinator in a care home?

Your role might include talking with people about the types of activities they'd like to do. Organising activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together. Booking external suppliers to provide entertainment. One to one interaction eg. Chatting, reading the newspaper, reminiscing.

Examples of activities could you organise for residents in a care home

• Puzzles and games.
• Simple Chair Exercise Sessions.
• Sensory. Have a blind tasting competition?
• Relaxation. Hand massages & nail painting
• Tasks. Folding laundry or dusting
• Bingo, word quizzes

If you think you could be a good Activities Co-ordinator then we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.75 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work 3 - 4 days per week, including one weekend day from 10am to 4pm?

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AS/2024