Activities Lead

Activities Lead. Priesty Fields Care Home

• Pay Rate: £14.60 per hour
• Hours: 37 per week
• Shifts: 5 shifts per week (including every other weekend)

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Activity Lead to take full ownership of the activities provision within our home. This is a key leadership role responsible for creating a vibrant engaging and person-centred programme that enhances residents’ wellbeing and overall experience.

You will lead on the design delivery and continuous improvement of all activities ensuring they are meaningful inclusive and aligned with residents’ individual needs and preferences.

This role requires flexibility including every other weekend and occasional evening work to support events and meet the needs of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the activities function within the home taking full accountability for the programme’s success
• Design and deliver a comprehensive person-centred activities programme that promotes physical emotional and social wellbeing
• Conduct resident assessments to develop tailored activity plans based on interests abilities and life histories
• Create a diverse schedule of daily weekly and seasonal activities including group sessions one-to-one engagement and community involvement
• Organise and lead large-scale events themed days celebrations and outings
• Build strong relationships with residents families and external community groups to enhance engagement opportunities
• Ensure activities support dementia-friendly and inclusive practices
• Lead by example inspiring and supporting care staff to actively participate in delivering activities
• Work collaboratively with the management team to continuously improve the resident experience
• Manage the activities budget and resources effectively
• Monitor participation levels and outcomes using feedback to drive improvements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in line with regulatory requirements
• Ensure all activities are delivered in a safe compliant and risk-assessed manner
• Identify opportunities to introduce new and innovative initiatives that enhance quality of life

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an Activity Coordinator or Activity Lead role ideally within a care home or similar setting
• Proven experience of leading and developing activity programmes
• Strong understanding of person-centred care and wellbeing approaches including dementia care
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously managing your own workload and priorities
• Excellent organisational communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident leader who can motivate and engage both residents and staff
• Creative proactive and enthusiastic with a genuine passion for improving residents’ lives
• Flexible approach to working hours including weekends and occasional evenings

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 ‘STREAM’.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace 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 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.