Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator
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Activities Coordinator. Manor Park Care Home
- Hours: Full Time and Part Time available
- Salary: £12.36 per hour
- Start Date: Early September (exact date TBC)
- Shift Pattern: To be confirmed. Full flexibility required including availability for both weekday and weekend shifts.
Opening in mid-September in the heart of Malton Manor Park Care Home is a brand-new purpose-built facility offering exceptional residential nursing and dementia care. As part of the Sandstone Care Group we are committed to creating a vibrant inclusive environment where residents feel engaged supported and truly at home.
We are now seeking a creative and compassionate Activities Coordinator to join our opening team and help shape a meaningful and enriching lifestyle programme for our residents.
Key Responsibilities.
As an Activities Coordinator you will play a key role in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents through engaging person-centred activities. You’ll design and deliver a varied programme that promotes physical emotional and social wellbeing.
- Plan and lead a diverse range of activities including arts and crafts music games gardening exercise sessions and themed events.
- Build strong relationships with residents to understand their interests preferences and abilities.
- Organise special events such as birthday celebrations seasonal parties and visits from entertainers.
- Support residents living with dementia through tailored sensory and cognitive activities.
- Coordinate outings and community engagement opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records of participation and feedback to continuously improve the activity programme.
- Work collaboratively with care staff and families to ensure activities are inclusive and meaningful.
Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:
- Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
- Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda Costa and Argos
- Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
- Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid and get money management tips too
- Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
- Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
- Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
- In-house training - on-going face-to-face training tailored to you
- Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
*Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in an activities or lifestyle role ideally within a care home or healthcare setting.
- A warm engaging personality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for planning and delivering varied activities.
- Understanding of the needs of older adults including those living with dementia.
- Ability to work flexibly including weekends and occasional evenings for special events.
Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We aim for diversity within each service as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including disabled candidates Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates LGBTQ as well as non-binary candidates and those with experience of mental health.
Employment Type
Full Time
