Activities Co-Ordinator

Position : Activities Co-Ordinator

Care home : Adswood Lodge

Location : Stockport, SK3 8HZ

Contract type : 40 hours per week- Including weekends

Rate : £12.21 per hour

Are you an enthusiastic people person who loves to bring the fun? As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll organise and lead meaningful and entertaining activities for the people we support. You’ll play a key role in empowering them to live fulfilled and happy lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference every day. Join us as our newActivities Coordinator / Life Skills Coordinator at Adswood Lodge care home in Stockport.

About Exemplar Health Care

Adswood Lodge is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro disabilities including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease.

We’re a brand new home, opened in April 2023, which means it’s an incredibly exciting time to join our growing team.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

About the role

Our Activities Coordinators organise creative and fun activities for the people we support.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include :

organising individual activity plans based on people’s unique goals and interests

fostering community spirit through group activities

supporting people to maintain their current, and take up new, hobbies, interests and educational opportunities

assisting people to become more involved in their local community

celebrating national awareness days, holidays and individual / collective achievements

promoting choice, dignity and independence.

As part of our mission to make every day better , our high staffing levels give you the time to deliver truly person-centred activities, with a supportive team around you.

Download our job description to read more :

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’re also :

caring, kind and able to see the funny side of life

a creative thinker, always on the lookout for new activities and ideas

enthusiastic, encouraging and inclusive

a born organiser with a positive, can-do approach

great at listening and communicating

understanding of individual needs.

You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do.

If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes. We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role.

What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including :

regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects

access to wages before payday

retail and lifestyle discounts

free DBS check

24 / 7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility.

How to apply

Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.

For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email pod6@exemplarhc.com

Please note,applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.

Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need.This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.

What's happening at Exemplar Health Care

Celebrating three generations of care at Dearnevale!

Meet Diane, daughters Zoe and Jade, and granddaughter Sophie

Three generations who found their calling in care

Read their story http : / / bit.ly / 44fFxyH

Dearnevale - Exemplar Health Care

Celebrating the big 8-0!

Birthday wishes to Muriel from Yarningdale

To make her birthday week extra special, Muriel visited Carsington Water - a place she has really wanted to see

And the weather was perfect for it too!

Sunshine, smiles, and plenty of splashes ️

We turned up the fun this week with our very own slip n slide in the garden at Willowbeck

A plastic sheet, some rubber rings, and a whole lot of laughter made for the perfect summer afternoon ????

Willowbeck - Exemplar Health Care

Ted spent many happy years travelling with his wife in their caravan, so when the chance came to reconnect with those memories, we were over the moon to support him

We accompanied Ted's visit to a nearby caravan site, where he met up with his family and, of course, Rupert the caravan!

It was a wonderful day full of smiles

Supporting people to enjoy meaningful day trips like this is what working at Exemplar Health Care is all about - because everyone deserves the chance to stay connected to the things they love.

If you'd like to join our team, check out our online job search https : / / bit.ly / 2xGXcCR

Dearnevale is bursting with Pride!

The team at Dearnevale threw a colourful Pride Month garden party - and what a celebration it was!

Residents, families and friends came together for an afternoon filled with fun competitions, live music from a fantastic local singer, and lots of dancing

One resident shared : “This is the first time I’ve felt fully accepted and supported, not just around my disability, but in being my authentic self.

Celebrating Pride at Dearnevale has been an amazing experience. I’ve loved learning about the meaning and being part of the celebrations. I played a big role in planning the event, so it’s great to see everything come together.”

Happy Pride Month! ️

Dearnevale - Exemplar Health Care

Lighting up the senses at Creative Space

The team at Ribble View recently visited the multi-sensory centre in Preston - and had a brilliant time exploring everything it had to offer

From calming lights and immersive sound, to interactive spaces like the ball pool, it was a fun, stimulating day that offered something for everyone

Ribble View - Exemplar Health Care

A day at the races and two winners to take home!

Chip recently said he fancied a day at the races - so with support from the team, that’s exactly what he did!

He headed to Doncaster Racecourse to enjoy the thrill of live racing, and picked two winners along the way

We're proud to support people to live life their way - whether that’s trying something new or getting out and about in the community

Willowbeck - Exemplar Health Care

We're celebrating World Music Day with rhythm, joy and a good beat!

Residents at Otterburn were treated to an interactive drumming session with Fitnniss - Wellbeing in Care who specialise in boosting wellbeing in care through meaningful activity

These experiences aren't just designed for fun, they're incredibly powerful for stimulating the brain, encouraging social connection, and inspiring self expression.

Whether tapping the drum, swaying to the beat or singing along - we're championing creativity and physical activity in a fun environment

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.

Adswood Lodge is a short drive from junction 1 of the M60 and other major roads including Wellington Road S and Buxton Road.

There's limited parking at the front of the building. The main car park is accessed via Lorne Grove.

To get to the car park from the home, head west on Adswood Lane West towards Warren Road.

Turn right onto Shaw Road and then right onto Lorne Grove.

The car park is at the end of the street.

Public transport to Adswood Lodge

The home is a short walk from several bus stops.

Shaw Road South bus stop (stop ID : MANJATJT), which is accessed by bus 313.

Range Road bus stop (stop ID : MANJATJP), which is accessed by bus 374.

Bramhall Lane (Stop B) bus stop (stop ID : MANJMATG), which is accessed by buses 192, 199 skyline and 385.

There are two train stations in the local area.

Stockport - 0.8miles away (18 minute walk).

Davenport - 0.6 miles away (14 minute walk).

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