Activities Lead

Gilmerton Care Home, located in the peaceful south of Edinburgh, offers exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. Our home provides a warm, family-like environment with modern, comfortable living spaces, engaging activities, and personalised care plans. Joining our team means working in a supportive setting where residents’ well-being is at the heart of everything we do, and where staff are valued, trained, and given opportunities to develop their careers.

• £13.52 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Creating meaningful experiences is an important part of life within our home, and as Activities Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring residents enjoy engaging, fulfilling and enjoyable days that support wellbeing and bring genuine moments of happiness.

You will take ownership of planning and delivering a varied activities programme tailored around residents’ interests, abilities and personal preferences. From organising celebrations, themed events and community outings to creating meaningful one to one engagement, your role will help create a vibrant and positive environment throughout the home.

This opportunity is suited to someone with previous experience leading activities who brings creativity, confidence and genuine passion for enhancing quality of life. You will have the freedom to bring new ideas, create memorable experiences and make a lasting difference to residents every single day.

• Previous experience leading activities within a care home, healthcare or similar environment is essential
• Creativity, confidence and strong organisational skills
• Ability to build meaningful relationships and encourage participation
• Experience planning engaging activities, events and outings
• Genuine passion for improving wellbeing and quality of life

If you are looking for a role where your creativity, experience and energy can make a meaningful impact every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.