The Extracare Charitable Trust are recruiting for an Activity Coordinator on a part-time permanent contract, based at our Bournville Gardens Retirement Village based in Bournville Gardens, West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Activities/Events Coordinator to join our friendly team at our Bournville Gardens Village and support the village’s commitment in delivering ExtraCare’s mission of “ better lives for older people ”. Benefits include Contributory Pension (employer up to 9%) Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Cycle to work scheme 33 days annual leave including bank holidays pro rata for part time Option to purchase or sell additional annual leave Free onsite Gym Enhanced maternity and paternity allowance Role Details Position: Activity Coordinator Hours: 25 hours per week – flexibility needed to cover evenings & weekend events Contract: Permanent - Part Time Location: Bournville Gardens Village, Birmingham, B31 2FR Hourly Rate: £12.56 per hour Extracare does not participate in the current “ UK Visa Sponsorship ” scheme and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship. What will you do as our Activity Coordinator? Ensure a varied, exciting, and dynamic activity plan is implemented for residents Produce and distribute activity programmes Encourage residents to lead their own interest groups / activity sessions Assist the Lifestyle Manager with planning, organisation, and budgeting of events Identify upcoming events, partnership working identify community issues and promote news/local events Our ideal Activity Coordinator: Will have an excellent opportunity to allow their imagination and creativity to lead. Of course, the successful candidate will also need to have excellent organizational skills and good understanding of financial awareness to budget for events and activities. Have the attributes required to lead the Activities Program and provide the right kind of support and encouragement for our residents to lead a fun and exciting schedule, then this could be the job for you Inspiring, engaging with excellent communication skills. ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community. Do not miss out Click ‘apply’ now to make a difference to the lives of older people as our Activity Coordinator. This post will be subject to two satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance. Closing Date: 20th April 2024 ( or before) Proposed Interview Date: 24th April 2024 Extracare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all including making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. Extracare reserve the right to close this advert early.