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. This role is for 27.5 hours per week.

As an Activities Co-ordinator
, you will plan and implement activities that delight our residents, help the Home Manager organise essential fundraising events, and work with the care home team to encourage residents to socialise and engage in new activity ideas with a focus on kindness.

• Plan and implement activities to engage residents.

• Support the Home Manager with fundraising events.

• Promote resident socialisation and involvement in activities, drawing on residents’ hobbies and interests.

• Collaborate with the care home team to deliver activities with kindness as a guiding principle.

HC-One are looking for someone with a background working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes. You should have brilliant, positive energy, a natural ability to get along with people, and strong planning, organisational and IT skills with effective time management. You will communicate with residents and co-workers with consideration and kindness.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You should be able to recognise signs of potential abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in related areas. You should be able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

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 and supporting them to live their best possible lives.

We champion inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

We are enhancing how we support residents through digital care planning. This technology helps streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. You’ll be supported as you learn and become comfortable with technology.

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 a quick start with full support. There are clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and opportunities for postgraduate programmes. HC-One will invest in your growth, opening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

• 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 with support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – 24/7 GP consultation via an app (children under 16 eligible)
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts – access to 1600+ high street discounts
• Wellbeing – confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

Please note
:
We can only consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.