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Activities Coordinator
Activities Coordinator - Luxury Care Home
Location: Hermitage House, Thrapston, NN14 4GN (part of the Country Court Family) Hours: 37 hours per week (weekends on rota) Shifts:
- 4 days: 09:00–17:00
- 1 day: 09:00–16:30
About Hermitage House
Hermitage House is a 67-bedded luxury care home in Thrapston, dedicated to delivering a bespoke lifestyle with exceptional personalised care in a luxurious environment.
The Role
Making a Difference Every Day
We’re looking for an Activities Coordinator with creative flare and out-of-the-box thinking to bring joy, inspiration, and engagement to our residents. From pumpkin-carving and gardening clubs to craft sessions and community events, you’ll help residents explore new experiences, stay connected, and thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver varied activities addressing diverse interests and life stories for individuals, small groups, and large gatherings.
- Implement our ’Resident of the Day’ programme, conducting thorough resident assessments to improve quality of life.
- Collaborate with local community groups and broader networks to enrich residents’ lives.
- Foster fun, dynamic relationships alongside thought-provoking wellbeing initiatives.
- Organise small-group/local trips and experiences outside the home.
- Coordinate major events, including seasonal celebrations and charity initiatives.
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About You
To excel in this role, you should:
- Be friendly, welcoming, and entertaining, ensuring all activities are inclusive and tailored to residents’ needs.
- Have an understanding of the care sector (advantageous but not essential).
- Offer excellent interpersonal skills—engaging residents and their families authentically.
- Demonstrate proactive, passionate behaviour with ambitions for high standards of customer service.
- Be a sideways team player, supportive of colleagues while encouraging professional growth.
- Possess access to your own vehicle with business insurance (essential—you’ll be involved in large territory activities).
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Benefits
By joining our family-run business, you’ll receive:
- Competitive annual pay reviews.
- A bespoke Induction Training Programme, plus ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications*.
- Pension contributions + 20+ days annual leave.
- Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*.
- The Blue Light Discount Card.
- Annual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating contributions across our homes.
- (Terms and conditions apply.)
• Important Notes:
- All applicants must lawfully work in the UK; proof will be required if successful.
- We are no longer accepting sponsor applications.
Possible Prior Experiences:
- Entertainment coordinator
- Wellbeing/lifestyle staff
- Drama therapist
- Social/recreational care roles
- Events or care executive
*A detailed choice of training will be provided upon application.
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