Activities Coordinator in Ripon

Location: Sycamore Hall Care Home, Kearsley Road

To plan and implement activities appropriate to Clients’ needs and requests. To assist the Home Manager to organise fundraising events.

Skills, Knowledge And Qualifications Required:

• Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events/activities for Clients in all Client categories
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Friendly, creative and confident
• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Desired:

• Previous experience of working with the relevant Client group
• Qualification in remedial/occupational therapies
• Flexible approach towards working routines

• Help Clients to socialise within the Care Home, and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes.
• Plan and initiate monthly rolling/individual programmes, and encourage Clients to maintain preexisting hobbies.
• Encourage Staff Members, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Care Home's activities.
• Accompany Clients, where possible, to offsite activities, which may occasionally take place out of normal working hours.
• Help to create an atmosphere that suits individual Clients within the Care Home.
• Assist with fundraising, and budgeting, for entertainments, materials and outings.
• Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documentation, and assist the Named Carer to review and update Client Care Files.

• Discuss the aims and objectives of recreation therapy with other Staff Members.
• Report any changes in Clients' physical or emotional condition to the Home Manager or Person in Charge.
• Provide comfort and company, on a one-to-one basis, for Clients who are unable to undertake any form of activity.
• Arrange/participate in Staff and Client meetings, as and when required.

• Assist the Home Manager when interviewing relevant Volunteers and assistant Staff Members, and supervise their work, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

• Actively market the Care Home and promote a positive personal/professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the Care Home at all times.

• Ensure all Staff Members know how to use appropriate equipment.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
• Promote safe working practice in the Care Home.

• Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
• Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to work, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
• Ensure the security of the Care Home is maintained at all times.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list. Hill Care Ltd reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.

About The Company:

Welcome to Hill Care. At Hill Care, we provide high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care that’s tailored to the individual needs of each resident and their family. Our experienced, compassionate teams deliver personalised support in safe, comfortable, and homely surroundings. We promote dignity, choice, and independence, creating an environment where residents feel respected, supported and valued.

Choosing a care home is a significant decision—and so is choosing where you work. We understand the emotional impact that transition can have on families, and we’re here to offer the expertise, reassurance and personal support they need. By joining our team, you’ll become part of a group that genuinely puts people first. Whether it’s residential, nursing, or dementia care, we focus on delivering the right support, at the right time, in the right way—and you’ll be central to that mission. We’re proud of the difference we make every day. If you’re compassionate, dedicated, and ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to welcome you to the Hill Care family.

At Hill Care, your work has real meaning. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your career in care, you can make a difference—every single day. We’re looking for people who are caring, compassionate, and ready to support older and vulnerable people with dignity and respect. If you have a positive, can-do attitude and want to be part of a team that truly values its staff and residents, then you’ve come to the right place.

Many of our senior leaders began their careers as carers—and we’re proud to support others on that same journey. With a wide range of career paths and progression opportunities, you can build a future that works for you.

• A clear route for progression into senior and management roles
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive environment that recognises your contribution
• The chance to work in a well-maintained, high-quality home environment

You’ll be working in our residents’ home—and we never forget that. We maintain high standards of care, and in return, we support our teams to grow and thrive.

If you’re kind, driven, and want a role where you’re truly making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join Hill Care, and become part of a team that treats people like family.

• Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events/activities for Clients in all Client categories
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Friendly, creative and confident
• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

• Previous experience of working with the relevant Client group
• Qualification in remedial/occupational therapies
• Flexible approach towards working routines

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th February, 2026

Contract Type: part-time

Salary: £12.88 Hourly