Activities Co-ordinator

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people living with dementia? We're looking for a creative, compassionate, and enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to join our friendly team and bring joy, stimulation, and purpose to the lives of our residents.

About the Role:

As Activities Coordinator, you’ll plan and deliver a wide variety of meaningful activities tailored to our residents' interests, needs, and life histories. From reminiscence sessions and arts & crafts to music, gardening, and community events – your role will be vital in enhancing wellbeing and creating a vibrant, inclusive home environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver a wide variety of person-centred activities for individuals and groups

Encourage residents to participate in meaningful activities based on their interests and abilities

Promote a home-wide ethos that "activities is everyone’s business", encouraging care and nursing staff to engage in and support daily activity provision

Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and volunteers to deliver engaging and inclusive programmes

Build community links to bring external visitors, entertainers, and resources into the home

Monitor and evaluate activity engagement and wellbeing outcomes

Keep records on all individual care plans of activities that have been undertaken

Contribute to the development of the residents social and activity Care Plan.

About You:

Experience working with people living with dementia is essential.

Confident in building strong, positive relationships with residents, relatives, and colleagues

A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Able to act as a positive ambassador for the home, representing our values and promoting a sense of community

Creative, motivated, and able to bring ideas to life with enthusiasm

Care Home Values

Person-Centred Care – We see the individual, not the condition. Every activity and interaction is tailored to each resident's unique history, preferences, and needs.

Respect and Dignity – We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and respect, promoting independence and self-worth at all times.

Inclusion and Belonging – We create a warm, family-like atmosphere where everyone feels valued, connected, and heard.

Collaboration – We work together as one team – with residents, families, colleagues, and the wider community.

Joy and Meaning – We believe daily life should include laughter, purpose, and new experiences – regardless of age or ability.

Compassionate Communication – We listen actively, respond sensitively, and communicate with honesty and care.

Next Steps:

At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jane Davies Registered Manager on 0151 511 6175

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk

Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.

Previous applicants need not to apply

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application!