Activities Co-ordinator – Care Home
Location: Abingdon,
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working pattern: Days, including alternate weekends
Contract: Temp-to-perm
Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting an Activities Co-ordinator for a residential nursing care service in Abingdon.
The home supports 22 adults aged 19–70 with varied needs, including learning disabilities, dementia, co-existing health conditions and wheelchair use.
This is an opportunity for a creative, caring and enthusiastic person to help residents enjoy activities that reflect their interests, abilities and choices.
The role
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Plan and deliver a varied programme of meaningful activities.
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Provide individual and group opportunities that encourage participation and social connections.
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Adapt activities to residents’ communication, mobility and support needs.
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Speak with residents about their interests and involve them in planning.
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Promote independence, dignity, choice and inclusion.
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Work with the care team to support residents’ wellbeing and safe participation.
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Maintain accurate activity records and share relevant feedback with colleagues.
What we’re looking for
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Experience in activities, care, support work or a similar people-focused role.
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Creativity and enthusiasm for organising enjoyable, accessible activities.
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A patient, compassionate and person-centred approach.
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Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
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Flexibility to work day shifts and alternate weekends.
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Willingness to complete the required training and pre-employment checks.
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The right to work in the UK.
Previous experience organising activities within a care setting would be an advantage.
Temp-to-perm arrangement
You will initially be employed and paid by Brookes during the agreed temporary placement period, before transferring to the home’s employment, subject to successful completion of the placement.
Apply today and you will be contacted in due course
