Activities Co-Ordinator

About the role

This full‑time role (37.5 hours per week over 5 days including alternate weekends) offers an opportunity to care for the elderly in Akari Care's award‑winning homes. The Activities Coordinator works collaboratively with the Home Manager and community teams to engage residents in diverse activities that promote diversity, inclusion, and personal growth.

Main Responsibilities

• Help and engage residents to socialise within the home.
• Provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes, abilities and cultures.
• Plan and initiate rolling and individual programmes, encouraging residents to maintain pre‑existing hobbies and try new activities.
• Support relatives and friends to participate in activities with residents.
• Accompany residents to off‑site activities when possible.
• Assist with innovative fund‑raising initiatives and budgeting for entertainment, materials and outings.
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment that values residents' individuality and dignity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working in a similar care environment.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Caring nature with the ability to provide a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Strong ability to work well under pressure without negative impact to those around.
• Warm, approachable, engaging, outgoing personality with an infectious nature.
• Respect for all, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

Benefits

• Pension contribution of 3%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Fully funded training and development.
• Support with personal development plans.
• Opportunity to gain experience and develop personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.