Activities Co-ordinator- Laughton Croft

£12.88 per hour

Full-time (will include some weekends)

Laughton Croft Residential Home DN21 3JF

Hatzfeld Care Ltd provides high quality residential and day care through our specialised Mental Health care and residential care services. Each of our homes offers a unique environment providing high quality, consistent, responsive care in a homely, supportive setting.

We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and energetic Activities Co-ordinator to plan, organise, and deliver meaningful and engaging activities for residents. The ideal candidate will have a person-centred approach, promoting well-being, social interaction, and cognitive stimulation to enhance residents’ quality of life.

Responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

Plan and deliver a variety of activities tailored to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of residents.

Promote participation in group and one-to-one activities such as arts and crafts, music sessions, reminiscence therapy, games, gentle exercise, gardening, and themed events.

Work collaboratively with care staff, families, volunteers, and external entertainers to enhance the activity programme.

Monitor and record resident engagement and progress, adapting activities to meet changing needs and abilities.

Ensure activities are inclusive, safe, and appropriate for residents.

Maintain supplies and manage the activity budget effectively.

Comply with safeguarding and health & safety regulations at all times.

Must live in the UK to apply. Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role.

Desirable Requirements

Reliable and trustworthy

Enthusiastic and motivated to bring positive outcomes and care for our residents

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Experience working with people who have dementia 

Experience in planning and delivering activities in a care setting or similar environment

Mileage paid over 5 miles (up to 50 miles per day)

Life insurance

Company pension in place

Meals provided

24/7 free counselling service

On site car park

Monthly staff bonuses

Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each