Activities Coordinator in Yeovil

Job Description

Location: Sherborne House, 131 Sherborne Road

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of older people?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, creative and organized Activity Coordinator to join our nursing home team.

You will play an important role in promoting the wellbeing, independence, social engagement and quality of life of our residents by providing a varied programme of meaningful and enjoyable activities.

24 hours per week

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays 10am-4pm, NO THURSDAYS OR WEEKENDS

• Welcome Bonus for new staff via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend'
• Permanent contract
• Fully funded induction, ongoing training, and career development
• Access to 100s of eLearning courses and an opportunity for career progression
• Good mileage allowance and Blue Light Card discounts
• Mental Health support and access to wellbeing initiatives
• Pension scheme and staff recognition rewards

About The Role

The Role

You Will Be Responsible For

• Planning and coordinating a weekly programme of activities tailored to residents' interests, abilities and individual needs.
• Delivering a varied range of activities including arts and crafts, music, reminiscence, games, quizzes, exercise, entertainment and seasonal events.
• Organising one-to-one and group activities.
• Encouraging residents to participate while respecting their individual choices and preferences.
• Organising outings, trips, entertainers, community visits and special events.
• Developing activities that support residents living with dementia and those with complex care needs.
• Getting to know residents and incorporating their hobbies, interests, life stories and previous occupations into the activity programme.
• Working closely with care staff, residents and relatives to identify meaningful activities.
• Maintaining appropriate records of activities and resident participation.
• Promoting activities throughout the home and encouraging residents and families to get involved.
• Keep activity records and other documentation folders up to date.
• Hold resident and relative meetings periodically

About You

• Creative, enthusiastic and full of ideas.
• Warm, friendly, patient and approachable.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Confident communicating with residents, relatives, colleagues and external organisations.
• Well organised and able to plan activities in advance.
• Confident working independently and using their own initiative.
• A good team player who works positively with the wider care team.
• Respectful of residents' dignity, choices, privacy and independence.
• Flexible and able to adapt activities to suit different abilities and needs.
• Confident using computers and producing professional written and visual materials.

Previous experience working in a care home, nursing home, healthcare or activity's role is desirable. However, we will consider applicants who can demonstrate the right attitude, creativity, organisational skills and genuine passion for working with older people.

All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS.

N.B**The pay for this role meets the national minimum wage for over 21s.

Altogether care is a family run care provider established in 1988 where we have been serving our local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 Years!

• criteria applies

Skills Needed

Relationship

Required Criteria

• A can-do attitude, caring and reliable nature
• Excellent communication
• Be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients and their families
• Are you legally allowed to work in the UK?
• Record Keeping Skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• The Ability To Use A Camera

Desired Criteria

• Experience in a similar role

Closing Date

Monday 26th October, 2026

Contract Type

parttime

Salary

£12.75 Hourly