Harbour Healthcare
Activities Coordinator
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
St Catherines Care Home - Queen Street, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5QU
16 hours per week
£12.87 ph.
Harbour Healthcare
Do you have the oomph to join our team?
Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for an Activities Coordinator in Bolton. Harbour Healthcare set high standards for resident care, and being an activities coordinator will mean that you are joining a team that puts residents' care and comfort before everything else. Our staff are professional, respectful, responsible, well trained and have high expectations of themselves and each other. Above all, they work as a team to ensure that all in their care receive a ‘first class’ service.
Whether you are an experienced Activities Coordinator looking to move and bring your high standards with you or if you are new to activities but know that you have ‘what it takes’ to make a difference to our resident then we want to hear from you!
Are you that ‘special person we are searching for?
We would love to meet you………………come and join the Harbour Team!
What are the Tangible Benefits for Working for Harbour?
- Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
- FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
- Staff recognition award ceremonies
- £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
- Opportunities for training and career progression
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Blue Light Card - up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
- Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
- Cashback card - save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
- Wellbeing portal:
- FREE meditation series
- FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
- FREE mental health support programmes
- FREE workout plans
- FREE Live digital gym classes
- FREE mindset and wellbeing series
- Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
- Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
- On-site parking
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Be experienced in working with residents living with dementia
- Have a genuine interest in our residents
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills
- Work effectively as part of the Activities Team
- Have the ability to motivate people to participate
- Have good organisational skills
- Have good time management and the ability to schedule and plan ahead
- Build self-esteem
- Keep up to date and informed about new activities
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
The Role and Responsibilities Include the Following, Although This is Not a Definitive List:
- To assist in organising and coordinating activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together. These would include themed events based on local holidays and traditions
- Booking external suppliers to provide entertainment
- Organising trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements and accessibility
- To contribute to the planning of a varied and stimulating activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each resident within the Home
- Maintain written records of resident participation and regularly review resident needs
- Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available within the Home and the local community
- Participate in fundraising events as required.
General
- To attend and participate in staff meetings
- Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills
- To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives, and visitors including professional agencies
- To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home
We would love to hear from you.
#INDMP
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location