Activities Coordinator

Orchard Care Homes; Middleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Middleton is looking for an Activities Coordinator to create and manage engaging activities for residents. Responsibilities include planning events, ensuring safety, and fostering relationships within the community. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and a passion for enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals. This position offers £12.21 per hour for 24 hours a week along with various benefits.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Colleague discounts

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating activities or events is preferred.
• Skills in engaging with individuals in a care setting.
• A compassionate and enthusiastic approach to working with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and approve a varied programme of activities.
• Run events ensuring patient safety, comfort, and enjoyment.
• Keep financial records, manage supplies and fundraising activities.
• Organise outings and ensure adequate care provisions.

Skills

Event planning

Interpersonal communication

Budget management

Organizational skills

Job description

Activities Coordinator

Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 5QH

Pay £12.21 per hour – 24 hours per week

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Introduction to the role

Whether it is creating an interactive film day, decorating one of the lounges as a tearoom or hosting a sing‑al­ong session, our Activity Coordinators are centre stage in homes.

Activities in our homes play a vital part in maintaining the physical and mental well‑being of the people living within the home. Working alongside the individuals, their families and home staff, you will create daily activities that are engaging, fun, meaningful and memory‑evoking.

Alongside home‑based activities, you will coordinate external performers, build relationships with individuals and organisations to deliver a wide range of activities. You may also support the homes to maintain their social media platforms, capturing moments to share with families and promote the home within the local community.

Main Duties

• Plan & gain approval for a programme of varied group and/or individual events following discussions with individuals, care staff & relatives. Publicise & communicate the programme, ensuring that all individuals have access.
• Run all events on the programme giving regard to patient safety, comfort & enjoyment. Group events may include craft classes, music, films, quizzes, bingo, reminiscence, and entertainment.
• Accompany people on outings, ensuring adequate provision of care staff & that all safety standards are met, particularly with regards to mobility.
• Keep records of all finances associated with the programme, which must be in keeping with the agreed budget. Assist in fund‑raising activities. Manage supply of all equipment.
• Organise regular visits from Ministers of religious denominations. Assist with transport for individuals who wish to attend religious services.

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways.
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more.
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’ award and Long Service Awards.
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round.
• Company‑supported pension scheme to invest in your future.
• Fully funded DBS check.

About Langfield Care Home

Located in Langley, a residential area between Rochdale and Manchester City Centre, Langfield care home provides residential care for those living with varying needs.

Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

Apply today

If you're ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.

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