Activity Co-Ordinator - Maternity Cover role at Healthcare Ireland Group
Overview
Location: 69 Cloyfin Rd
Are you a creative thinker and social butterfly? Do you have what it takes to be the Activity Coordinator in our care home?
The Home
Bohill Care Home is a modern, purpose-built facility located just outside Coleraine Town Centre, surrounded by countryside. Our home features 80 spacious single en-suite bedrooms across two floors, with maintained gardens for residents to relax outdoors.
We offer specialised care across three units: Dementia Nursing, Dementia Residential, and Frail Elderly Nursing, focused on compassionate, person-centered support. With expansion plans underway, there are opportunities to grow within the team.
The Role
At Healthcare Ireland we enhance quality of life by providing engaging activities and wellbeing initiatives. The Activity Co-Ordinator creates a schedule of engaging pursuits to support residents’ physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The role involves planning, organising and facilitating recreational and therapeutic activities, and collaborating with care teams, families and external partners to cater to diverse interests and abilities.
Main Responsibilities
* Preparing, planning and delivering group and individual recreational and occupational activities, observing, recording and reporting resident response.
* Engage with residents in one-on-one or group activities (games, crafts, music, exercise, outings, social events) based on interests and preferences.
* Set up and organise activity areas, including gathering supplies, arranging furniture and displaying materials.
* Ensure effective, timely and accurate updating of records and computerised information systems.
* Stay informed about best practices and trends in wellbeing and activities for residents.
* Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Home Manager.
Benefits
* Paid annual leave
* Part of a growing healthcare company
* Continuous professional development and training
* Values-led culture
* Overtime available at an enhanced rate
* Opportunities for progression
* Pension plan (if applicable)
* Attractive hourly rate
* Access NI
* NISCC reimbursed after qualifying period
* Uniforms and PPE supplied
* Monthly incentives and recognition awards
* Free parking
We do not offer sponsorship for this role.
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Skills Needed
People
Required Criteria
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with a good standard of written and verbal English
* Well-developed communication, observational and active listening skills
* Experience in related field
* The Right to Work in the UK
Desired Criteria
* At least 2 years’ experience working in a regulated care or support environment
Closing Date Tuesday 14th October, 2025
Contract Type Full-time
Salary £12.30 Hourly
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