Activities Coordinator - Victoria House

Job Posted: 27 March 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £12.50
• Industries: Health & Social Care

20 hours a week over 4 days, alternate weekends with a flexible approach.

We are expanding our activities team and looking to recruit an Activities Coordinator to join our small 20 bed residential care home based in Ryde. 

Our Activities Team provide a full and varied activities programme of therapeutic group, individual and one to one activities for residents to enjoy.

Main Duties of our Activities Coordinator.

Organise, plan an activity programme reflecting our residents’ preferences

Produce a monthly newsletter for both residents and families 

Supporting residents to engage with the local community, churches and various groups outside of Victoria House

Ensure our residents are at the heart of events and programmes to enhance their wellbeing

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support

Develop effective working relationships with other employees and work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams

You will be working together as a team and on your own

Skills and Experience of our Activities Coordinator.

Previous experience of organising events and activities would be an advantage 

A background in Leisure, Media or Arts would be an advantage 

Good organisational skills

Forward thinking and able to plan effectively for upcoming events and activities 

A good level of computer literacy

Enthusiastic and outgoing personality 

Willing to undertake training courses to keep skills relevant and up to date

Hold a full, clean driving licence 

Interview Process.

In the first instance, send across your CV with a cover letter explaining you meet the above criteria and your experience and please complete the attached application form. 

If short listed, you will be invited to attend a formal interview held at Victoria House.

If successful following on from interview, you will be invited to meet the activities co-ordinator and Lead and to complete an activity of your choice with the residents demonstrating your skills.

A decision will then be made to whether you have been successful. 

Please note this position is subject to a DBS check and references. 

As well as a competitive hourly rate, we offer the following benefits.

Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays

Comprehensive induction training

Ongoing training and development

Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme 

Paid breaks

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 

Wellbeing and 'Mental Health Matters' Support

On site free parking 

Employee discounts including IOW Chamber of Commerce discounts 

Supportive management team 

'Home from Home' working environment 

Fun, laughter and a positive work culture