Activity Co-ordinator
Salary*: £13.79 per hour plus incentives (*from 01.04.2026 – £14.13 per hour).
Location: Oxendon House Care Home, Great Oxendon, LE16 8NE.
Hours: Full time 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, 5 shifts per week including weekend working.
Do you want to make a difference in the care sector? Do you want to work for a mission‑and values‑led organisation where you can thrive, meet your potential, and be recognised and rewarded for the work you do? Here at Jasmine Healthcare, we try to do everything possible in line with our mission to “prioritise our people”, as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team.
What Jasmine Healthcare Offers
- Pay Increase – Top quartile market salaries and Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost‑of‑living increase.
- Annual Leave – 28 Days including Bank Holidays.
- Nest Pension Scheme and 3% matched contribution.
- Bonusly Points – These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash via PayPal and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues (i.e. good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents’ lives).
- Training – All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500.
- Refer a Friend – 500 Bonusly points for referring a suitable team member.
- Meals – Enjoy low‑cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift.
- Short Notice shift incentives.
- Employee Assistance Programme – Access to free counselling and valuable well‑being advice 24/7.
- Fully expensed DBS check and uniforms.
About Oxendon House Care Home
Oxendon House is located in the quaint village of Great Oxendon (3 miles to the south of Market Harborough). The home is set around an attractive country house, which has been selectively extended in keeping with its character. This provides the homeliness that Jasmine seeks for its homes, while still providing modern living accommodation. The home provides personal and dementia care for 43 residents.
Role Responsibilities as an Activity Co-ordinator
- Plan and organise activities.
- Good time management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Creative and enthusiastic.
- Be an ambassador for the company both inside and outside of the home.
- Contribute to residents’ well‑being through thoughtful, personalised activities and have a weekly plan ready each Monday to bring joy to residents’ lives.
- Provide support for residents facing confusion or behavioural challenges by employing effective person‑centred distraction techniques and activity baskets and offer one‑to‑one comfort and companionship for residents unable to participate in activities, documenting interactions in their notes.
- Ensure the activity calendar is uploaded to Facebook each week and visible around the home; post interesting activities on the home’s Facebook page.
- Keep up to date with new developments in activities and care by attending activities meetings and ensuring our monthly newsletter is completed and displayed around the home and posted onto Facebook.
- Encourage and involve team members, relatives and friends in the home’s activities by sending communication emails and act as an ambassador for the home, including fund‑raising so that residents can enjoy additional social events. All fund‑raising is matched £‑to‑£ by Jasmine.
Role Requirements as an Activity Co-ordinator
- At least two years’ relevant experience as an activity co‑ordinator providing activities in a care home or similar environment.
- Hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Activities, or agree to contractually sign up to work towards one.
- Must be able to work 35 hours minimum per week, including two weekend days every four weeks.
- Live within 20 minutes of the home.
About Jasmine Healthcare
By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible. Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our mission:
- Over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with others who are currently studying for one.
- We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer.
- We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports.
- We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on www.carehome.co.uk.
Find out more about us and keep up to date on Facebook, LinkedIn and Glassdoor! We are constantly guided by our mission and place a significant amount of emphasis on everyone in our team exemplifying our values, which can be found on our website at www.jasminehealthcare.co.uk. Our values play an important role in our recruitment process.
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