Activities Co-ordinator

Activities Co-ordinator

Hazel End – Bishop\’s Stortford

Hours : 28 per week

Do you love bringing people together, sparking smiles, and turning everyday moments into something special? If you\’re bursting with creativity, energy, and ideas, this could be the perfect role for you.

About Hazel EndHazel End is a vibrant and welcoming home in the heart of Bishop\’s Stortford, where community, connection, and quality of life are at the centre of everything we do. Our residents enjoy a warm, friendly atmosphere with a strong sense of belonging, supported by a passionate team who truly care. This is a place where laughter is encouraged, ideas are shared, and every day brings an opportunity to make a difference.

The RoleAs our Activities Co-ordinator, you\’ll be the heartbeat of the home, designing and delivering a varied, exciting programme of activities that keeps residents engaged, active, and feeling their best. From arts and crafts to music, quizzes, celebrations, and one-to-one sessions, you\’ll create experiences that promote independence, choice, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

Planning and leading stimulating group and individual activities

Creating a fun, inclusive environment where everyone feels confident to join in

Managing activity resources and equipment within budget

Developing a lively and well‐organised activities calendar

Ensuring activities support wellbeing and meet CQC standards

About YouYou\’re creative, organised, and naturally good with people. You understand what makes older people smile and feel included, and you\’re confident adapting activities to suit different interests and abilities.

Requirements

Experience of organising activities (ideally in a care or community setting)

A good understanding of activities older people enjoy

Creative flair, especially in arts, crafts, or entertainment

The ability to motivate, engage, and inspire

Strong planning and organisational skills

A team‐player attitude with confidence to work independently

Basic PC skills

Knowledge of workplace health and safety

About AnchorAt Anchor, care isn\’t just what we do — it\’s who we are. As England\’s largest not‐for‐profit provider of housing and care for older people, we\’re proud to help people live later life with security, independence, and happiness.

We believe great people make great care. That\’s why we support your growth with training, qualifications, and opportunities to develop your career. When you join Anchor, you\’re not just starting a job — you\’re joining a purpose‐driven organisation where your work truly matters.

At Anchor, we\’ll help you do well, so you can help us do good.

Please note: All applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

Anchor – a great place to workAnchor is England\’s largest not‐for‐profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We\’re not‐for‐profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environmentFrom health and happiness to finance and your career, we\’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Finance

Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we\’ll match it or better

Quick and easy pension transfer service

Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance

Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

Ongoing personal and professional development programme

Leadership Pathways online learning resources

Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated

Celebrating diversity, celebrating youAnchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.

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