Activities Coordinator - Part Time
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.25 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Caterham, CR3 6YE |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR466 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are recruiting for Activity Coordinators with a passion for making a difference.
You will be working part time, on a rota basis (including alternate weekends) and must be able to drive. We have a 22.5 hour part time contract and a 15 hour part time contract available. Working hours are 9am until 5pm.
Please note: A Driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.
Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end of life care.
At Cygnet, our benefits go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You will also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
Your day-to-day…
Helping with the creation and planning of activities for residents across Tupwood Gate Nursing Home
Arrange outings for residents tolocal events
Working closely with all team members within the Tupwood Gate Nursing Home
Support with the creation of promotional material for up-and-coming events
Discussing potential ideas for activities with residents
Contacting and arranging for external 3rd party companies to visit Tupwood Gate
Assisting residents in taking part of arranged activities
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you
Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
Opportunities for learning & development
Pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings
About You
Previous care experience working within either a nursing home or community role (Essential)
Experienced in planning and arranging events (Essential)
Experienced in carrying out activities for the elderly (Essential)
Experienced in working with adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s and other health conditions (Desirable)
Computer literate - creating news letters and activities plan (Essential)
Documentation of residents progress (Essential)
Strong verbal communications skills (Essential)
Positive and compassionate approach (Essential)
Able to work as an individual or as part of a team (Essential)
Able to work alternate weekends (Essential)
Driver - Please note: A Driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years. (Essential)
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme