Activities Coordinator

Hours: 30 hours per week

Salary: £13.16 per hour + competitive benefits + overtime rates 

Are you a creative thinker who enjoys organising events and activities? Are you looking for a rewarding and fun-filled role? We would love to hear from you! 

Join our dedicated team as an Activities Coordinator where you will work as an integral part of our team planning, coordinating and facilitating imaginative, meaningful and vibrant activity programmes for our residents - bringing people together to laugh, share experiences and memories, and of course have great fun! 

Role & Responsibilities  

• Create a diverse range of engaging and motivational activity programmes tailored to our residents’ abilities, interests and preferences maximising everyone’s independence, socialisation and wellbeing 

• Represent Meallmore with pride - build strong relationships with the local community and collaborate with families, colleagues and wider stakeholders 

• Coordinate and lead group activities, such as arts and crafts, games, music sessions, exercise classes, outings away from the home, and social events 

• Work with the care team to involve them in the delivery of the activities and events  

• Source and manage external entertainers, performers, or volunteers from within the local community  

• Maintain accurate records including resident participation and feedback of daily activities 

• Beyond that, it’s all about your creative approach, infectious enthusiasm and caring nature 

What we are looking for: 

• Experience of working in a similar role is desirable but not essential  

• Demonstration of excellent communication skills, having the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders  

• Proven ability in planning, organising and being flexible in your approach  

• Good IT skills being confident in the use of IT applications and social media platforms  

• You will be required to drive company vehicles; therefore, a full driving licence is essential  

• Friendly, creative, enthusiastic and confident personality that shines through in what you do  

What’s in it for you? 

We have a dedicated activities strategy and toolkit that provides you with a wide range of resources you can tap into. We also have an activity team WhatsApp group for support, and we use the most up to date tools and thinking to keep our activities engaging, fun and interesting for our residents.  

We believe in creating a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where both residents and colleagues feel valued and supported. Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. If you are interested, please click apply and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).  

A little bit about us  

Located just outside Inverness in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, Daviot Care Home is a welcoming 94-bed home providing nursing, dementia, and specialist mental health care. With a warm family atmosphere, dedicated team, and strong community connections, we're committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care that enables residents to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. To support our colleagues, we also offer a Meallmore colleague bus service, helping make travel to and from work easier and more accessible.

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