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Self-Employed Activity Co-ordinator
Activity Co-ordinator – Dementia Day Club (Hanham, Bristol)
Minimum 2 years' dementia care experience in a care home setting essential
About Our Dementia Day Club
Our Dementia Day Club in Hanham, Bristol, is run by an award-winning team, providing a welcoming, stimulating and sociable environment for people living with dementia.
We believe that living with dementia shouldn't mean sitting around watching television or doing the same activities day after day.
Our days are filled with laughter, movement, creativity, conversation and meaningful activities that help people remain active, maintain their independence and enjoy a real sense of purpose.
From exercise classes and interactive games to arts and crafts, themed events, seasonal displays and creative group activities, we want every day to offer something engaging and enjoyable.
We're now looking for an experienced, highly organised and creative Activity Co-ordinator who can bring fresh ideas, confidently lead a team and take ownership of delivering exceptional days for our members.
The Role
This is a hands‑on leadership position, not simply an activity delivery role.
You will be responsible for the planning, preparation and running of our Dementia Day Club every Monday and Friday, ensuring each day is well organised, engaging and enjoyable for everyone attending.
You will work alongside our other Activity Co-ordinator, support workers and volunteers, taking responsibility for leading and directing the team on your working days.
We are looking for someone who can independently plan activities from scratch, think at least one month ahead and use their creativity to make the most of the resources already available.
You must be confident taking the lead, delegating tasks, managing different personalities and ensuring everyone knows what they are doing throughout the day.
This role requires someone who is equally comfortable leading an exercise class, organising a creative project, supporting someone with personal care, preparing lunch or rolling up their sleeves to clean and reset the club.
No two days will be the same, and that's exactly what makes this role so rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
Activity Planning & Creativity
- Independently plan and prepare a minimum of one month's activities in advance.
- Develop original, varied and stimulating activity programmes specifically suited to people living with dementia.
- Deliver engaging exercise classes that promote mobility, strength, balance and independence.
- Organise interactive games, group challenges, quizzes and activities that encourage participation, communication and cognitive stimulation.
- Plan and deliver creative arts and crafts, seasonal projects, themed events and window displays.
- Make imaginative use of existing materials, equipment and resources rather than relying on purchasing new supplies.
- Adapt activities to suit different abilities, interests, energy levels and stages of dementia.
- Ensure activities are purposeful, age‑appropriate and engaging, rather than simply filling time.
- Bring enthusiasm, humour and energy to the group, encouraging everyone to participate in ways that suit them.
Leadership & Team Management
- Take responsibility for the smooth running of the Day Club on your allocated days.
- Confidently lead, organise and delegate tasks to support workers and volunteers.
- Work collaboratively with the other Activity Co-ordinator to maintain consistency, share ideas and plan future activities.
- Provide clear direction to the team, ensuring everyone understands their responsibilities.
- Lead by example, remaining actively involved with members throughout the day.
- Manage the daily schedule, anticipate challenges and make decisions when required.
- Maintain a positive, organised and supportive working environment.
Dementia Support & Member Engagement
- Use your dementia care experience to engage members in meaningful and stimulating activities.
- Recognise changes in mood, behaviour and engagement, adapting your approach accordingly.
- Encourage independence, social interaction, confidence and participation.
- Support members with personal care when required, maintaining their dignity and comfort.
- Build positive relationships with members and their families.
- Create a welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable environment where everyone feels valued.
Day-to-Day Organisation
- Prepare and organise the Day Club before members arrive.
- Ensure activities, materials and equipment are ready in advance.
- Support with food preparation, cooking, serving meals and refreshments.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised environment throughout the day.
- Complete cleaning, tidying, washing up and resetting the space after sessions.
- Manage activity supplies, equipment and storage efficiently.
- Ensure the Day Club is ready for the following day's activities.
- Complete relevant daily records and handovers.
About You
We are looking for someone who meets ALL of the following criteria:
- Minimum 2 years' experience working with people living with dementia in a care home setting.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in an Activity Co-ordinator role or a similar position involving activity planning, delivery and group leadership.
- Available to work every Monday and Friday, 9am–5pm.
- Proven experience independently planning and delivering meaningful activities for older people or people living with dementia.
- Confident leading exercise sessions, group activities, games and creative projects.
- Experience providing hands‑on personal care.
- Strong leadership skills, with the confidence to manage, direct and delegate to other team members.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan at least one month in advance.
- Creative, resourceful and able to develop exciting activities using existing materials and resources.
- A good understanding of how to adapt activities to different stages of dementia and individual abilities.
- Comfortable cooking, cleaning and supporting all aspects of the daily running of the club.
- Reliable, proactive and able to take responsibility without constant direction.
- Confident working on a self‑employed basis.
The Right Personality Matters Too!
We're looking for someone who is naturally enthusiastic, full of ideas and genuinely enjoys making people smile.
Someone who can walk into a room, bring people together, start conversations, encourage laughter and turn an ordinary afternoon into something memorable.
You won't need to be reminded to prepare activities or think about what's coming next. You'll already have a plan, your materials will be organised and you'll be thinking about the following month's programme.
You'll be a team player who is happy to share ideas, support colleagues and get stuck into whatever needs doing.
Most importantly, you'll understand that meaningful dementia activities are about far more than keeping people occupied. They're about maintaining abilities, encouraging independence, creating connections and helping people enjoy life.
- Pay: £18 per hour
- Employment status: Self-employed
- Working days: Every Monday and Friday
- Paid hours: 9am–5pm (8 hours per day)
- Member sessions: 10.30am–4.30pm
- Location: Hanham High Street, Bristol
- No Bank Holiday working
Your paid working day includes time to prepare the environment, organise activities, brief the team and complete cleaning and close‑down duties.
You will work alongside another Activity Co-ordinator as part of a job‑share arrangement, with an expectation that both Co‑ordinators will support one another with holiday and sickness cover wherever possible.
Why Join Your Care?
- £18 per hour, paid for the full 8-hour working day.
- A rewarding leadership role where your ideas and creativity can make a real difference.
- The opportunity to shape meaningful, stimulating days for people living with dementia.
- A small, welcoming Day Club with a maximum of 10 members per day.
- A supportive team who genuinely care about the people attending.
- An opportunity to work with an award‑winning dementia care organisation.
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