Activities Co-ordinator

Overview About The Role 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. Please be aware this role is for weekends only, and 10 hours per weekend. 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. Responsibilities Plan and implement activities that delight Residents. Help the Home Manager organise essential fundraising events. Encourage Residents to socialise and participate in activity ideas based on their hobbies. Involve the care home team where appropriate, maintaining a focus on kindness. Qualifications & Skills Background working with vulnerable individuals; ideally developing activity programmes. Positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. Strong planning, organisational and IT skills; effective time management. Considerate and kind communication with Residents and co-workers. Safeguarding Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the 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. Rewards & Benefits We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. 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 - around-the-clock GP consultation via an interactive app (for you and your children under 16) Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of a committed team Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts Wellbeing - free access to an Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support) Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards Refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role #J-18808-Ljbffr