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Package Description: Bring Your Creativity to Work as an Activities Coordinator - Maternity Cover at our Victory Care Home Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? Do you love bringing joy to others, designing fun activities and lighting up a room with your personality? Whether you're brand new to care or just searching for an exciting new challenge, this is your chance to shine. Come and join the Agincare family as an Activities Coordinator - Maternity Cover, a role where your energy, imagination and enthusiasm can make every day meaningful for our residents.
Why Youll Love It Career development and funded training (up to QCF Level 5) Refer-a-friend up to £1000 Blue Light discount £12.72 per hour Company pension On-demand pay Youll create joyful moments for residents through fun, laughter, and creativity How youll make a difference Bring energy, creativity and fun into daily life for our residents Plan engaging activities, games, quizzes, crafts & one-to-one moments Organise events like BBQs and Christmas parties Arrange visits from entertainers & local businesses Support movement and independence through fun physical activities Lead social outings and in-home activities for all abilities All you need is: A minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK Maternity cover with the availability to commit to 30 hours per week until March 2027 Rota: Week 1: Monday 9-5, Wednesday 9-5, Thursday 9-5, Friday 10-4 Week 2: Wednesday 9-5, Friday 10-4, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-5 A warm, creative, people-focused personality To be confident outgoing, bubbly and able to work on your own and with the team and residents, organise activities and think of new ideas You do not necessarily have to of had experience in this role, however this is a Dementia care home, so you will also need to have an understanding of Dementia care
Main duties of the job
This role as Activities Coordinator - Maternity Cover at the Victory Care Home offers a chance to work in a rewarding environment where your creativity and enthusiasm can make a meaningful impact on the residents. The position involves developing and organizing engaging activities, events, and entertainment for residents, as well as fostering a vibrant and joyful community. Its suitable for those who are new to care roles or seeking an exciting new challenge. The role promises career development, funded training, and various perks, including a competitive hourly salary of £12.72.
Successful candidates will need a warm and creative personality, a commitment to work 30 hours per week until March 2027, and a high level of independence and teamwork skills. An understanding of Dementia care is required as its a Dementia care home. The job is structured in a two-week rota system and involves organizing events, social outings, and physical activities to promote movement and independence, along with bringing joy and creativity to daily life for the residents.
About us
Agincare Homes Holdings is a leading family-owned care provider in England, offering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. With over 40 years of experience and a workforce of more than 5,500 team members, Agincare is committed to supporting communities and providing exceptional care. The organization is proudly inclusive and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Agincare is dedicated to ensuring a supportive environment, especially for Care Leavers and the Armed Forces community, by offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants.
All adult services provided by Agincare are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring that high standards of care are consistently delivered. The Victory Care Home, where this role is based, is part of Agincare's extensive network, and candidates are encouraged to explore various opportunities within the organization if this specific role isnt suitable. However, please note that visa sponsorship is not currently available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description
- Bring Your Creativity to Work as an Activities Coordinator - Maternity Cover at our Victory Care Home
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you cantruly make a difference? Do you love bringing joy to others, designing fun activities and lighting up a room with your personality?
Why Youll Love It
- Career development and funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
- Refer-a-friend up to £1000
- Blue Light discount
- £12.72 per hour
- Company pension
- On-demand pay
- Youll create joyful moments for residents through fun, laughter, and creativity
How youll make a difference
- Bring energy, creativity and fun into daily life for our residents
- Plan engaging activities, games, quizzes, crafts & one-to-one moments
- Organise events like BBQs and Christmas parties
- Arrange visits from entertainers & local businesses
- Support movement and independence through fun physical activities
- Lead social outings and in-home activities for all abilities
All you need is
- A minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK
- Maternity cover with the availability to commit to 30 hours per week until March 2027
- Rota:
- Week 1: Monday 9-5, Wednesday 9-5, Thursday 9-5,Friday 10-4Week 2: Wednesday 9-5,Friday 10-4, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-5
- A warm, creative, people-focused personality
- To be confident outgoing, bubbly and able to work on your own and with the team and residents, organise activities and think of new ideas
- You do not necessarily have to of had experience in this role, however this is a Dementia care home, so you will also need to have an understanding of Dementia care
Where youll be working
Victory Care Home
Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/kent/victory-care-home-chatham/Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-898047552
If you have the heart, we have the career. Apply today.
About us
For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across England. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.
We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK. Understanding of Dementia care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare Homes Holdings
Chatham
ME5 7JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)