Position:Activities Coordinator
Care home:Fernwood
Location:239 Knowsley Lane, Knowsley, L36 8EL
Contract type:Full time, 40 hours per week
Rate:£12.21 per hour
Are you an enthusiastic people person who loves to bring the fun? As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll organise and lead meaningful and entertaining activities for the people we support. You’ll play a key role in empowering them to live fulfilled and happy lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new team, in a state of the art, purpose built home. You’ll have the chance to really make your mark.
Join us as our newActivities Coordinator at Fernwood care home in Knowsley.
About Exemplar Health Care
Fernwood is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
Fernwood will support adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
Our Activities Coordinators organise creative and fun activities for the people we support.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
organising individual activity plans based on people’s unique goals and interests
fostering community spirit through group activities
supporting people to maintain their current, and take up new, hobbies, interests and educational opportunities
assisting people to become more involved in their local community
celebrating national awareness days, holidays and individual/collective achievements
promoting choice, dignity and independence.
As part of our mission to make every day better, our high staffing levels give you the time to deliver truly person-centred activities, with a supportive team around you.
Download our job description to read more:
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’re also:
caring, kind and able to see the funny side of life
a creative thinker, always on the lookout for new activities and ideas
enthusiastic, encouraging and inclusive
a born organiser with a positive, can-do approach
great at listening and communicating
understanding of individual needs.
You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do.
If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes.
We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
access to wages before payday
retail and lifestyle discounts
free DBS check
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email pod3@exemplarhc.com.
Please note,applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.
Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need.This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.
What's happening at Exemplar Health Care
Emil has always wanted to visit France
While we couldn’t quite get him there, we did the next best thing… we brought France to him!
With the sun shining, we celebrated in true French style with wine, beer, crepes, baguettes, croissants, and creme brulee!
There were plenty of laughs and friendly competition with a sack race, french boules, and our very own 'must dash' game ️
What a wonderful day, viva la France! ️
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Ahead of this years football tournament we're throwing it back to last July
Can our reigning champions Moorgreen Colts FC defend their title? Join us this Sunday to find out
Hosted by Yarningdale - Exemplar Health Care, 10 teams will be going head to head, all in the name of charity!
Saturday 13 July 2025
11.00-14.00
The Robert Martin Sports Ground, Birnam Park, NG16 2DE
See you there!
Celebrating three generations of care at Dearnevale!
Meet Diane, daughters Zoe and Jade, and granddaughter Sophie
Three generations who found their calling in care
Read their story http://bit.ly/44fFxyH
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Celebrating the big 8-0!
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And the weather was perfect for it too!
Sunshine, smiles, and plenty of splashes ️
We turned up the fun this week with our very own slip n slide in the garden at Willowbeck
A plastic sheet, some rubber rings, and a whole lot of laughter made for the perfect summer afternoon ????
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Ted spent many happy years travelling with his wife in their caravan, so when the chance came to reconnect with those memories, we were over the moon to support him
We accompanied Ted's visit to a nearby caravan site, where he met up with his family and, of course, Rupert the caravan!
It was a wonderful day full of smiles
Supporting people to enjoy meaningful day trips like this is what working at Exemplar Health Care is all about - because everyone deserves the chance to stay connected to the things they love.
If you'd like to join our team, check out our online job search https://bit.ly/2xGXcCR
Dearnevale is bursting with Pride!
The team at Dearnevale threw a colourful Pride Month garden party - and what a celebration it was!
Residents, families and friends came together for an afternoon filled with fun competitions, live music from a fantastic local singer, and lots of dancing
One resident shared: “This is the first time I’ve felt fully accepted and supported, not just around my disability, but in being my authentic self.
“Celebrating Pride at Dearnevale has been an amazing experience. I’ve loved learning about the meaning and being part of the celebrations. I played a big role in planning the event, so it’s great to see everything come together.”
Happy Pride Month! ️
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The team at Ribble View recently visited the multi-sensory centre in Preston - and had a brilliant time exploring everything it had to offer
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The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.
Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.
From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.
Fernwood is connected by major roads including M57, A58 and A57
The home isoppositeAFC Knowsley C.I.C.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Knowsley Lane.
Public transport to Fernwood
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Newark Close bus stop (stop ID: merdmtpm), which is accessed by buses 217, 217A, 297 and 897.
Primrose Drive bus stop (stop ID: merdwdat), which is accessed by buses 10Q, 10A Q and 10S.
Hillside Avenue bus stop (stop ID: merdmdwa), which is accessed by buses 7, 8, 870 and C46.
Nyland Road bus stop (stop ID: merdmdtw), which is accessed by buses 7, 9 and C46.
There's also a train station in the local area.
Huyton - 1.9 miles away (35 minute walk or seven minute drive).
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