37.5 hours per week, includes working alternate weekends.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and empathetic Activities Coordinator to bring joy, structure, and meaningful engagement to the daily lives of residents living with dementia. This role is all about creating moments of connection, through conversation, creativity, movement, and reminiscence, that help residents feel valued, stimulated, and at home.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan, organise, and deliver a varied programme of activities tailored to residents’ abilities, interests, and emotional needs
2. Facilitate group sessions such as arts and crafts, gentle exercise, baking, games, and sensory activities
3. Provide one‑to‑one engagement for residents who may find group settings challenging
4. Support residents with dementia using a calm, reassuring, person‑centred approach
5. Encourage participation while respecting individual preferences and limitations
6. Work closely with care staff and families to understand residents’ life histories, hobbies, and triggers
7. Help create a warm, inclusive atmosphere that promotes wellbeing and reduces anxiety
8. Assist with outings, celebrations, and seasonal events
9. Keep accurate records of attendance, preferences, and activity outcomes
10. Maintain activity materials and ensure spaces are safe, tidy, and welcoming
What We’re Looking For:
11. Experience in activity planning, care settings, or community engagement
12. Creativity, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting older adults
13. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with residents, families, and colleagues
14. Confidence leading groups and adapting activities on the spot
15. Good organisational skills and a proactive, positive attitude
16. Understanding of person‑centred care and the unique needs of people living with dementia
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
Opened in the Autumn of 2022, Wharfeside is a fabulous pupose built home to provide excellent care for residents with varying degrees of support.
Built over 3 floors with 66 beds and including a dementia floor, we have roles to engage all.
17. Fun and friendly team, with plenty of social events within the home
18. Development opportunities through our Apprentice schemes, providing NVQ and career progression
19. With a 9.2 star rating on Carehome.co.uk
20. In the heart of historic Otley town centre, near shops, pubs and cafes
21. On site parking
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
22. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
23. Mental health support
24. Flexible working options
Finance
25. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
26. Quick and easy pension transfer service
27. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
28. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
29. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
30. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
31. Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.