Activities Coordinator


Company:	Crystal Care Homes (2) Limited
Salary:	£13.79 per hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 8NG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	18 Aug 2026

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Summary

Bring Joy, Purpose and Meaning to Every Day

Are you creative, energetic and passionate about enriching the lives of older people?

At Crystal Care Collection, we believe that outstanding care is about so much more than meeting physical needs. It's about helping every resident continue to enjoy the hobbies, interests and experiences that make them who they are.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Lifestyle Manager / Activities Coordinator to lead a vibrant and engaging programme of activities that inspires, connects and celebrates every individual.

About the Role

As our Activities Manager, you'll get to know each resident personally, learning about their life story, interests and aspirations to create meaningful experiences tailored to them.

From organising community visits and special events to encouraging one-to-one engagement and supporting residents to pursue lifelong passions, you'll play a key role in enhancing wellbeing, reducing isolation and creating moments that matter.

Working closely with colleagues, families and local organisations, you'll help ensure every day offers opportunities for fun, purpose and connection.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, organise and lead a varied programme of meaningful activities for individuals and groups, tailored to residents' interests and abilities.

Build strong relationships with residents by exploring their life histories, hobbies and personal preferences.

Develop partnerships with local schools, charities, churches and community groups to enhance the activity programme.

Arrange visits from entertainers, performers and external organisations to bring exciting experiences into the home.

Encourage and support colleagues to deliver activities alongside you and confidently continue programmes in your absence.

Record and evaluate activities using PCS, updating care plans and activity records accurately.

Champion the My Life Story and Resident of the Day initiatives, ensuring life histories and social information are kept up to date.

Promote a resident-led culture by educating colleagues about individual preferences, backgrounds and life experiences.

Gather photographs and stories from activities to contribute to newsletters, noticeboards and social media, ensuring appropriate consent has been obtained.

Share ideas and best practice through monthly social committee meetings.

Be flexible to support occasional evening or special events where required.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Is creative, enthusiastic and passionate about improving quality of life for older people.

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Enjoys building relationships with residents, families and the wider community.

Is organised and confident planning engaging activities and events.

Has good IT skills and is comfortable recording information electronically.

Can motivate others and encourage a whole-home approach to resident engagement.

Is flexible, proactive and able to adapt activities to meet changing needs and abilities.

Working Pattern

10:00am – 5:00pm

Permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on followed by three consecutive shifts off

Average 24.5 hours per week

Flexibility to support occasional evening activities and events as required.

Pay

£13.79 per hour

What We Offer

Full induction training programme

Paid breaks

Fully funded Blue Light Card

Fully funded Enhanced DBS check

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Uniform tunic provided

Pay Day Breakfast

Free meal on shift

Ongoing training and development opportunities

The chance to make a genuine difference to residents' happiness and wellbeing every day

Join Our Team

If you're someone who loves bringing people together, creating memorable experiences and helping others live life to the fullest, we'd love to hear from you.

Your creativity, compassion and enthusiasm will help transform everyday moments into lasting memories and make our home a place where residents truly thrive.

Complete the application form below to apply today.

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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