Job Details
Location: Great Linford, England, United Kingdom.
Company: Bitrecruit. Client/Employer: Occupop.
Posted date: 20.05.2026.
Job reference: d6cdc137faa296ffaf3818eb33bccccc.
Pay: £13.45 – £14.15 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Hours: 35 per week, 8 am–4 pm Monday to Sunday (some weekends required).
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Home Activities Lead to join our team at Willows Care Home in Milton Keynes. As part of a compassionate and welcoming team, you will provide physical, emotional and social support to residents of all ages.
Excelcare is a family‑owned care home group with over 34 years of experience. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disability and mental health issues. As a member of our team you will become part of a “family” and your dedication and hard work will be recognised and rewarded.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and organise meaningful and engaging activities and lifestyle programmes throughout the home to enrich residents’ lives.
- Collaborate with teams, family members and residents to establish an understanding of activities and lifestyle changes that would benefit individuals or groups.
- Coordinate with local community organisations, schools, colleges, churches and other external partners to provide a wide range of activities.
- Plan day‑out activities and utilise knowledge of surrounding areas and external organisations.
- Offer choice and empower residents to create an enjoyable and social environment, ensuring that individual outcomes are achieved.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience within a similar role is desirable; previous experience in a caring environment is also acceptable.
- Organised and well‑planned with a caring nature and passion for the role.
- Confident, enthusiastic and having a fun, can‑do attitude.
- A genuine desire to improve the lives of older people.
- Excellent communication and written skills.
Benefits
- 28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Enhanced bank holiday pay.
- Annual salary review.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – rewarding £500 for every person referred.
- DBS certificate paid by Excelcare.
- Comprehensive induction programme.
- Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required).
- Paid uniform.
- Employee of the month – £100 for outstanding contribution.
- Team appreciation week.
- Blue Light Card reimbursed.
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