EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience planning and facilitating activities in a care setting.
• Insight into what inspires and engages older individuals.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety to ensure safe participation for all.

SKILLS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• A creative thinker with hands-on flair across a range of practical activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate and encourage residents, including those with more complex needs.
• Organised and proactive, able to build and manage an activity calendar from scratch.
• Collaborative yet confident working independently.
• Basic PC literacy to manage records, calendars, and communications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and deliver a vibrant calendar of activities that promote independence, purpose, and joy.
• Champion creativity—from storytelling sessions to arts and crafts, and movement-based activities tailored to older adults.
• Manage and maintain stock of materials and equipment within a set budget, ensuring resources are always available for spontaneous fun.
• Contribute to quality care, aligning with CQC Essential Standards and supporting residents’ emotional and social well-being.