Activities Co-ordinator

Job Overview

We believe that life should be full of moments worth smiling about, no matter your age. As our Activities Coordinator, you will create and lead a programme of meaningful and fun activities that make a real difference to the wellbeing of our residents. From arts and crafts to music, gentle exercise, reminiscence sessions, and trips out, you will help spark connections and lift spirits.

• Plan, organise and deliver a variety of activities that suit residents’ interests and abilities.
• Arrange outings and special events that encourage social interaction.
• Work with individuals and groups to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Ensure activities are tailored to personal care plans and adapt to individual needs.

• Ideally an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or the willingness to work towards it.
• A creative, positive and patient approach.
• The ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and basic IT ability for planning and recording activities.
• Enthusiasm for encouraging participation and making every day engaging.

You will be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued, and your creativity is encouraged. Every day will bring the opportunity to brighten someone’s mood, spark conversation, or create a memory that lasts.

Apply today and start creating moments that matter.

We also offer a range of benefits: access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card; a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit; enhanced family‑friendly policies; a health cash plan with cashback for health treatments; a care concierge service; and support for training and development, including contribution to professional membership fees.

• Christian faith and ability to work within and uphold Cross Reach’s Christian Ethos (Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010).
• Member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and willing to undertake necessary vetting checks.
• Registered with, or eligible to become registered with, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Legal right to work in the UK.