Job Description
Activities Coordinator -(251368)
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Activities Coordinator
Watergate Court, Gateshead
Fixed Term Contract – 6 Months, Part Time (24 hpw)
£25,838 per annum, pro rata
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Home, a place where you belong
Come and join us at Home Group, where you will be the reason ordinary days feel extraordinary.
Here at Watergate Court, you’ll be the creative spark behind moments that turn a house into a home and neighbours into a community. You’ll help older people stay connected, independent, and full of life, making every day a little brighter and a lot more meaningful.
What’s in it for you?
1. 34 days leave, pro-rated (including bank holidays and a “me day”)
2. Paid time off for volunteering
3. Matching Pension contributions (up to 7%, with life assurance of 3x Basic Salary)
4. Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies
5. Career path with development and an excellent training package
6. Excellent benefits and rewards including supermarket discounts and travel expenses
Colleagues really matter to us, that’s why we’re the 10th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing.
Job details
7. On call shift payment of £14.30 per session
8. Rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays
9. Occasionally our customers' needs mean your start and finish times may change. Where we ask you to be flexible, we will always try to reciprocate
10. You will manage your own diary while ensuring service requirements are met
11. You will cover on call alongside your peer managers
12. You’ll need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.
Typical day as Activities Coordinator
Working for one of UK's top ten Great Places to Work, you will…
13. Plan and run activities residents enjoy, from arts and crafts to music, quizzes or community trips
14. Create and update personal social care plans shaped around each resident’s interests, abilities and needs
15. Work with volunteers, colleagues and local groups to bring fresh ideas, energy and opportunities into the community
16. Organise special events like birthdays, seasonal celebrations and cultural activities that bring people together
17. Support wellbeing by encouraging residents to stay active, socially connected and confident while respecting their independence
18. Keep accurate records, gather feedback and make sure activities run smoothly and safely
Our Team
You’ll be joining our lively Watergate Court team, led by Registered Manager Zeyad and Deputies Eileen and Monika. We’re a close-knit bunch who love good food, the odd chocolate fix and a bit of friendly banter, while always delivering outstanding care. This year we’ve been shortlisted for the Home Star ‘Top Team’ award, and our EDIB Champions are recognised for their commitment to inclusion too. We’re proud of our people, our progress and the welcoming culture we’ve built, so if you’ve got a sense of humour and a passion for making a difference, you’ll feel right at home here.
You have
19. A natural talent for connecting with people, listening with kindness and respect so everyone feels valued and included
20. Experience planning and running group or one-to-one activities, ideally with older people, and tailoring them to different needs
21. Teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues, volunteers and partners, sharing ideas to build a lively and welcoming community
22. Good understanding of safeguarding, equality and inclusion, creating safe, supportive spaces where dignity and independence come first
23. Confidence to use initiative, solve problems calmly and adapt plans while keeping activities meaningful and fun
24. Basic digital skills for email, databases and Microsoft Office, with a willingness to learn more on the job
A place where you belong
Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work!
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