Activity Co-Ordinator - Codnor Park

Location:
Derbyshire | Pay:
Up to £13.21 per hour

Could you bring creativity, connection and a little extra joy to our residents’ days?

We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Activity Co-ordinator to join our team at Codnor Park
, an Ashmere residential care home in Derbyshire.

You’ll help residents enjoy meaningful activities that reflect their interests, abilities and life experiences. From music and crafts to gardening, outings and special celebrations, you’ll create opportunities for residents to build friendships and continue doing the things they love.

Your role will include:

• Planning and delivering a varied programme of group activities and individual sessions.
• Getting to know residents and tailoring activities to their preferences and needs.
• Supporting residents who prefer quieter activities or individual companionship.
• Helping residents plan and fulfil personal wishes, including meaningful experiences and end-of-life wishes, with sensitivity and compassion.
• Accompanying residents to community events and communal event days, helping them participate and enjoy the occasion.
• Working with colleagues and families to encourage participation and celebrate special moments.
• Keeping activity records and using residents’ feedback to develop new ideas.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have a warm, patient approach and enjoy spending time with older people.
• Are creative, organised and full of ideas.
• Can help people feel included, valued and encouraged.
• Work well within a team and bring enthusiasm to your role.
• Hold a valid clean driving licence – this is essential for the role.

Experience in activities or a care setting would be welcome, but we’d also love to hear about relevant skills you could bring to the role.

• Pay of up to £13.21 per hour.
• Employee engagement incentives – earn reward points with a value in pounds.
• A fully paid, week-long induction to help you settle into your role.
• A paid DBS check.
• Employee recognition to celebrate your contribution.
• An attendance bonus.
• An enhanced training programme to support your development.

• Valid Driving License

At Ashmere, we’ve been supporting communities in Derbyshire for three generations with a proud heritage in elder care. Across our seven care homes, we deliver a full range of services including residential care, nursing, dementia support, complex continuing health care, and end-of-life care — even providing a dedicated household for Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents cared by BSL-fluent staff. We tailor care plans around each individual, offering 24-hour support, nutritious meals, meaningful social and therapeutic activities, and a warm home-like atmosphere.

Our mission is simple: to offer care as if our residents were family — ensuring comfort, respect, and quality of life every day.

At Ashmere, our culture is rooted in kindness, family values and genuine teamwork. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people, which is why we invest in staff who share our commitment to compassion, dignity and openness. We encourage collaboration, continuous learning and honest communication throughout all our homes. Whether someone works in care, catering, housekeeping or management, every role is respected and appreciated.

Our aim is to create a workplace where colleagues feel supported, trusted and proud of the difference they make.

When you join Ashmere, you receive full induction training, regular refresher training and ongoing professional development. We provide uniforms, pay for your DBS checks, and offer clear progression opportunities for those who want to develop their career in care. Our homes are friendly, supportive and well-equipped, helping you deliver the best possible care with confidence. We offer stable employment, a warm team environment and the chance to make a meaningful, positive impact every single day.

• Vacation
• Paid time off
• Referral bonus
• Long service recognition
• Social Opportunities
• Culture of recognition
• On the job learning
• Progression opportunities
• Staff celebration events

Up to £13.21 per hour