NHS

Activities Co-Ordinator


Pay22k - 26k / year
LocationRhyl/Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: W0033-25-0293?language=en&page=823&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Akari Care is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Activities Coordinator to join their award-winning care home in Rhyl. As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a variety of engaging activities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of the residents, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. With a focus on promoting social interaction, physical and cognitive stimulation, and overall well-being, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.

      Main duties of the job

      The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive activity program that caters to the individual needs and preferences of the residents. They will work closely with the Home Manager and the wider care team to ensure activities are tailored to the residents' interests, abilities, and cultural backgrounds. The Activities Coordinator will plan and facilitate a range of activities, both on-site and off-site, to encourage socialization, physical engagement, and cognitive stimulation. They will also actively involve colleagues, relatives, and friends in the residents' activities to further enrich their lives. Additionally, the Activities Coordinator will assist with innovative fundraising initiatives and budgeting for entertainment, materials, and outings to support the residents' activity program.

      About us

      Akari Care is an award-winning care provider with a mission to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalized care. They strive to foster a supportive, caring, and kind atmosphere that allows residents to lead fulfilling lives and retain their individuality and dignity.

      Details

      Date posted

      23 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £22,000 to £26,000 a year

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      1298280754

      Job locations

      Akari Care

      Rhyl

      LL18 4DT


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Package Description:

      If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

      We now seek an Activities Coordinator who is enthusiastic about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

      Working in collaboration and unity with the Home Manager and the wider and extended community teams you will be responsible for helping and engaging residents to socialise within the home. This includes providing a variety of activities that cater for all tastes, abilities, cultures and, respecting everyone as an individual, ensuring that you promote diversity and inclusion at all stages. You will plan and initiate rolling / individual programmes, encouraging residents not only to maintain pre-existing hobbies but also to endeavor to try other activities. By supporting and actively encouraging colleagues, relatives, and friends to participate in activitieswith residents you will enable additional stimulation not only in the activity itself but in promoting socialising and spending quality time with others to help enrich our residents lives. Through willingly accompanying residents, where possible, to offsite activities, you will go above and beyond for our residents.

      In actively assisting with innovative fund-raising initiatives and budgeting for entertainment, materials, and outings, you will enjoy thinking creatively and out of the box with regards to ways in which additional funds can be raised to support our residents activities. You will help to ensure that you and your colleagues create an environment which is supportive, caring and kind and undertake all duties in a way which provides a secure and safe atmosphere in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individualism and dignity in order to lead full lives.

      By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

      What we require from you:

      • Experience of working within similar environment

      • Previous experience within similar type of role

      • A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach

      • Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

      • Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you

      • Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

      • Outgoing and have an infectious personality

      • Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

      • Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

      Whats in it for you:

      • A competitive salary

      • Pension contribution of 5%

      • Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

      • Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

      • 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

      • Flexible working patterns

      • Fully funded training and development

      • Support with personal development plans

      • The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

      • An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

      AKOTH

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Package Description:

      If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

      We now seek an Activities Coordinator who is enthusiastic about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

      Working in collaboration and unity with the Home Manager and the wider and extended community teams you will be responsible for helping and engaging residents to socialise within the home. This includes providing a variety of activities that cater for all tastes, abilities, cultures and, respecting everyone as an individual, ensuring that you promote diversity and inclusion at all stages. You will plan and initiate rolling / individual programmes, encouraging residents not only to maintain pre-existing hobbies but also to endeavor to try other activities. By supporting and actively encouraging colleagues, relatives, and friends to participate in activitieswith residents you will enable additional stimulation not only in the activity itself but in promoting socialising and spending quality time with others to help enrich our residents lives. Through willingly accompanying residents, where possible, to offsite activities, you will go above and beyond for our residents.

      In actively assisting with innovative fund-raising initiatives and budgeting for entertainment, materials, and outings, you will enjoy thinking creatively and out of the box with regards to ways in which additional funds can be raised to support our residents activities. You will help to ensure that you and your colleagues create an environment which is supportive, caring and kind and undertake all duties in a way which provides a secure and safe atmosphere in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individualism and dignity in order to lead full lives.

      By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

      What we require from you:

      • Experience of working within similar environment

      • Previous experience within similar type of role

      • A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach

      • Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

      • Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you

      • Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

      • Outgoing and have an infectious personality

      • Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

      • Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

      Whats in it for you:

      • A competitive salary

      • Pension contribution of 5%

      • Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

      • Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

      • 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

      • Flexible working patterns

      • Fully funded training and development

      • Support with personal development plans

      • The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

      • An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

      AKOTH

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a similar environment, with a proven track record of delivering engaging and meaningful activities for older adults. They must possess a caring nature, the ability to provide a personalized approach, and a flexible and adaptable mindset. Strong interpersonal skills, an outgoing and engaging personality, and a commitment to treating everyone with respect are essential for this role.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a similar environment, with a proven track record of delivering engaging and meaningful activities for older adults. They must possess a caring nature, the ability to provide a personalized approach, and a flexible and adaptable mindset. Strong interpersonal skills, an outgoing and engaging personality, and a commitment to treating everyone with respect are essential for this role.

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Akari Care Limited

      Address

      Akari Care

      Rhyl

      LL18 4DT


      Employer's website

      https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Akari Care Limited

      Address

      Akari Care

      Rhyl

      LL18 4DT


      Employer's website

      https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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