28 hours per week, 9 am - 5 pm
Week 1 - Monday, Thursday, Friday
Week 2 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
We’re looking for a warm, creative, and energetic Activities Coordinator to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional care for residents living with dementia. This role is perfect for someone who believes meaningful activity is at the centre of wellbeing and who can bring joy, structure, and connection into each day.
As our Activities Coordinator, you will design and deliver a varied programme of activities that support residents’ cognitive, emotional, and physical wellbeing. You’ll work closely with the care team and families to ensure every activity is person‑centred and tailored to individual abilities, interests, and life histories.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan, organise, and lead daily activities, events, and themed sessions
2. Create opportunities for reminiscence, sensory engagement, and social interaction
3. Encourage participation in a way that respects each resident’s dignity and independence
4. Build strong relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
5. Maintain accurate records of participation and wellbeing outcomes
6. Liaise with local community groups, entertainers, and volunteers
7. Support residents during outings and special events
8. Contribute to a warm, inclusive, and stimulating home environment
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
9. Compassionate, patient, and genuinely passionate about dementia care
10. Creative, enthusiastic, and confident leading group and one‑to‑one activities
11. Organised, proactive, and able to adapt plans to changing needs
12. A strong communicator with a positive, can‑do attitude
13. Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team
14. Experienced in care or activity provision
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
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
15. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
16. Mental health support
17. Flexible working options
Finance
18. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
19. Quick and easy pension transfer service
20. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
21. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
22. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
23. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
24. 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.