Activity Coordinator

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable charitable organization in High Wycombe is seeking a compassionate and experienced Activities & Events Coordinator to join their supportive team. In this permanent role, you will coordinate activities for residents, support their interests, and work with the catering team for thematic events. Candidates should have experience in activities coordination, budget management skills, and a passion for quality care. This role offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits, including 33 days annual leave and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Blue Light Card discounts

Attendance Reward

Free Life Insurance

Buy and Sell Holiday

Cycle2work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Free Use of Onsite Gym

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in activities or events coordination.
• Ability to perform detailed risk assessments.
• Effective budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate an activity program for residents.
• Conduct risk assessments for activity planning.
• Support residents in leading their own groups.
• Manage budgets for individual interest groups.
• Organize themed events with catering team.

Skills

Experience in Activities/Events

Ability to carry out risk assessments

Income generation and budget management

IT literate (Microsoft Office)

Effective communication

Passionate about quality care

Flexibility with hours

Job description

Overview

The Extracare Charitable Trust are recruiting for a Activities & Events Coordinator on a permanent contract to join our supportive team, based at our Hughenden Gardens Retirement Village in High Wycombe.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Activities & Events Coordinator to join our friendly team at our Hughenden Gardens location and support the village’s commitment in delivering ExtraCare’s mission of “better lives for older people.”

Extracare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.

Are you a Activity Coordinator who is compassionate, patient, and personable and would like to develop your career with us? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Role and Details

• Role: Activity Coordinator
• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Salary: £14.42 per hour (£15,037pa pro-rata of FTE £28,195)
• Location: Hughenden Gardens Village, Hughenden Boulevard, High Wycombe, HP13 5GA

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate an overall activity programme for residents and friends that meets their needs and aspirations, making activities as accessible as possible to all.
• Carry out risk assessments as part of the planning of the activities programme.
• Encourage/support residents to lead their own interest groups / activity sessions.
• Work with all interest groups to organise expenditure of individual budgets.
• Work with the catering team to organise themed evenings, ensuring events are promoted appropriately and encouraging maximum attendance.

Person Specification

• Experience in Activities/Events
• Ability to carry out risk assessments as part of the planning of the activities programme
• Income generation and budget management
• IT literate (Microsoft Office)
• Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
• Passionate about delivering a quality care service
• Flexible with hours

Benefits

• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
• Attendance Reward
• Free Life Insurance
• Buy And Sell Holiday
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Use of Onsite Gym
• Ongoing training and development

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

How to Apply

Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact on the lives of our residents as one of our Activity Coordinators.

• Closing Date: TBC - applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis
• Interviews: TBC

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early should the maximum number of applications be received. Be one of the first to apply!