Activities Organiser

2 weeks ago


Ferndown, Dorset, United Kingdom Colten Care Full time

Activities Organiser

Based at Brook View located in West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset

From £11.44 up to £12.94 per hour

24 hours per week, 2 weeks rolling rota, including alternate weekends (includes paid breaks)


Are you musical, do you have experience in putting on events for others to be entertained? Looking to give something back or for some stability in your working life? Perhaps you've worked in the community, hotels, park entertainments or within Theatre.

This could be perfect for you.

Key Benefits:
Massive job satisfaction, making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

What would your day look like?
Every day we have a variety of activities on offer to our residents. You would be coordinating activities such as group singing, acting, games in the garden, minibus trips or quizzes, and obviously incorporating some of your own flare


You'll support work within the community, inviting people to our coffee mornings, fayres and functions, helping make these events a success.

Seeing the immediate positive reaction of our residents is the best feeling

What we're looking for
It's simple really, our resident's well-being is of great importance, and what's better than sharing smiles and laughter to brighten everyone's day


You'll be a team player with a caring and patient attitude, that feels confident in front of groups and one-to-one activities.

It's simple really, our residents well-being is of great importance, and what's better than sharing smiles and laughter to brighten everyone's day

If you have a background in theatre, music, or performance, this is the job for you.

About Colten Care


We're an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation within the industry thanks to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.


We challenge the stereotype of a care home, that's why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and six are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.


If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.


Additional Benefits:

  • Annual pay review
  • Paid Breaks
  • Choice of meal
  • Excellent inductions, training and 'on the job' support
  • Real career progression opportunities
  • Additional hours/overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances
  • Uniform provided
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Background checks at no cost to you


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