Activities Coordinator
Harbour Healthcare – Elburton Heights, Plymouth
Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour
Harbour Healthcare is recruiting for an Activities Coordinator in Plymouth. The role focuses on resident care, ensuring activities support comfort and quality of life. You will work as part of a professional team that values high standards and teamwork.
Benefits
- Discounts on shopping, fashion, travel, entertainment, and more
- Free face‑to‑face counselling for staff and families
- Staff recognition award ceremonies
- £30 voucher monthly for Employee of the Month
- Opportunities for training and career progression
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
- Free eye test and discounted glasses
- Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, usable at over 80 major brands
- Wellbeing portal featuring free meditation, podcasts, virtual events, mental health programmes, workout plans, and live digital gym classes
- Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives
- Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250 when referring a friend
- On‑site parking
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in organising and coordinating activities tailored to residents, including group activities and themed events based on local holidays and traditions
- Book external suppliers for entertainment
- Organise community trips, arranging transport and accessibility
- Contribute to planning a varied activity programme to enhance residents’ quality of life
- Maintain written records of resident participation and review resident needs regularly
- Maintain a portfolio of available activities within the home and local community
- Participate in fundraising events as required
General Duties
- Attend and participate in staff meetings
- Complete mandatory training and other skill‑development training
- Communicate effectively with staff, relatives, visitors and professional agencies
- Promote and practice safe working practices within the Home
Qualifications
- Experience working with residents living with dementia
- Genuine interest in residents’ well‑being
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate people to participate
- Organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to plan ahead
- Capacity to build self‑esteem and keep up to date with new activities
We would love to hear from you.
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