Activities Co-ordinator Activities Co-ordinator

Overview

In your role as an Activities Co-ordinator at HC-One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

As an Activities Co-ordinator it will mean planning and implementing the kinds of activities that will delight our Residents. Not to mention helping the Home Manager to organise essential fundraising events. And, whether you're giving our Residents the confidence to socialise more effectively, working on a new activity idea based on Residents' hobbies, or getting the rest of the care home team involved - you'll do so with a sense of kindness above all else.

• Plan and implement activities that delight Residents.
• Help the Home Manager to organise essential fundraising events.
• Encourage Residents to socialise and engage with activities; develop new activity ideas based on Residents  hobbies; involve the care home team.
• Maintain a kind, considerate approach in all communications with Residents and co-workers.
• Support safeguarding responsibilities by recognising signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise.
• Attend safeguarding training appropriate to the role and undertake additional training as required.

• Background working with vulnerable individuals; ideally experience developing activity programmes.
• Strong planning, organisational and IT skills; good time management.
• Positive energy and ability to get along with people.
• Ability to communicate with Residents and co-workers with kindness and consideration.
• Ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

About HC-One At HC-One, kindness is more than a word-it s a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualities-what we call Kindness the HC-One Way:

• We are curious-asking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionate-walking in the shoes of others.
• We are creative-finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous-supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• And we are dependable-people can always count on us.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do. We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning.

This technology is helping us streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we continue to grow our digital capabilities, we re looking for team members who are comfortable with technology-or open to learning. You ll be supported every step of the way. We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development.

From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growth-opening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

We ll provide full training, so it s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as an Activities Co-ordinator we will invest in you, and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365…