Activity Coordinator - Inclusive of weekends
Application Deadline: 25 October 2025
Department: Site Support Roles
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Berelands House
Compensation: £12.60 / hour
Berelands House Care Home is looking to recruit a Activities Coordinator to join the team. This is a part-time role for 30 hours and there is an expectation of alternate weekend working.
Berelands House is located in the town of Prestwick, South Ayrshire. Our home offers specialist nursing and dementia support for 63 adults, with 24-hour input from registered nurses. We can also offer end of life/palliative care and respite services.
We aim to provide residents with a secure, relaxed, and homely environment in which their care, wellbeing and comfort are of prime importance. Staff strive to preserve and maintain the dignity, individuality and privacy of all residents within a warm and caring environment, and in so doing will be sensitive to the resident’s ever-changing needs.
In addition to supporting adults with dementia, we can also assist those who have a multitude of other conditions, presentations and needs.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents
* Prepares plans and delivers a wide range of activities and programmes that are tailored to meet the needs and abilities of the individual
* Providing group activities and programmes to bring the residents together
* Participates in site wide programmes and activities, and in other home programmes, with the agreement of line manager
* Is able to creatively plan activities to meet the needs of service users
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
You will have experience working within a similar environment and as such, will have developed the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to contribute ideas to develop home activities. Ideally, you will also have a driving license.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
* 28 days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
* Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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