Optimum Care Group
Beverly Lodge Activities Coordinator

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Northern Ireland's Leading Health & Social Care Organisation
Job: Activities Coordinator
Location: Beverly Lodge, Newtownards
Hourly Rate: £13.27
Job Type: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week
Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks pro rota
Your Benefits:
- Enhanced Bank Holiday Rate
- Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line
- Paid training and induction
- Free on-site parking
- Free Uniform
- Company Pension
Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2026 The Company reserves the right to close the position early.
Overview
We are looking to recruit an energetic Activities Coordinator to join our Beverly Lodge team.
Working full time, 36 hours per week between the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Duties
- To plan, organise and deliver activities for the residents of the Home.
- Provide varied and appropriate activities for all residents.
- Organise appropriate outings for all residents.
- Liaise with Home Manager and Senior staff regarding activities programme.
- Maintain accurate records of activities provided.
- Promote the image of the Home with a courteous, mannerly and efficient approach.
- Assist and participate with occasional fundraising activities (for Comfort Fund)
- Maintain resident, staff and company confidentiality at all times.
- Liaise with local community groups, etc, to source crafts, entertainment, etc.
- Liaise with local clergy from all denominations to provide support within the Home
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures and legislative guidelines paying particular attention to Health and Safety.
Essential Criteria
- Experience working with the elderly.
- Experience of planning and organising activities.
- Proven interest in arts and crafts.
Desirable Criteria
- Relevant training or qualifications
- Previous experience working in a similar role.
This Job Description is not meant to be definitive but is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived and the duties and responsibilities may change in the light of developments.
The Company Operates a No Smoking Policy
An Equal Opportunities Employer
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