Overview
In your role as an Activities Co-ordinator at HC-One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.
As an Activities Co-ordinator it will mean planning and implementing the kinds of activities that will delight our Residents. You will also help the Home Manager to organise essential fundraising events. Whether you’re giving Residents the confidence to socialise more effectively, developing activity ideas based on Residents’ hobbies, or getting the rest of the care home team involved – you’ll work with a sense of kindness above all else.
Responsibilities
* Plan and implement activities that delight Residents.
* Assist the Home Manager to organise essential fundraising events.
* Encourage Residents to socialise and participate in activities.
* Develop activity ideas based on Residents’ hobbies and interests.
* Engage the care home team to support activity delivery with a focus on kindness and inclusion.
* Maintain good planning, organisational and IT skills to manage time effectively.
* Communicate with Residents and co-workers in a considerate and kind manner.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Background in working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes.
* Positive energy and ability to get along with people, with strong planning and organisational skills.
* Good IT skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
* Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the ability to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect.
* Willingness to attend safeguarding training and undertake related development as required.
* Ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it’s a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. We nurture five key qualities—Kindness the HC-One Way:
* We are curious—asking questions, seeking to understand.
* We are compassionate—walking in the shoes of others.
* We are creative—finding practical ways to make things happen.
* We are courageous—supporting residents to live the life they choose.
* We are dependable—people can always count on us.
We champion inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.
We are enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology helps streamline care, improve outcomes and make daily tasks more efficient. We’re looking for team members who are comfortable with technology—or open to learning. You’ll be supported every step of the way.
We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growth—opening up opportunities at regional and national levels.
Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.
Rewards & Benefits
We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. You will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being, and throughout your career as an Activities Co-ordinator we will invest in you with additional support and benefits, including:
* Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance cover
* Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
* Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
* GP online - access to around-the-clock GP consultation via an app (for you and your children under 16)
* Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding team
* Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
* Wellbeing - free confidential Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and families
* Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
* Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral depending on the role
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