Activities Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | NG2 5AS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Church Farm Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Join our team as an Activity Co-ordinator (known as a Dementia Friend) at our nursing home in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire where you will be responsible for providing meaningful occupation and activities for our family members living in the home.
We are a real living wage employer and you will be paid £12.60 per hour as a Dementia Friend.
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, 5 shifts per week 9am, - 5pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break per shift.
The role will include working alternative weekends.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for caring and positive people who can provide stimulating activities within the homes for our family members.
The role will involve planning events, trips, and special occasions for people living at Church Farm at Skylarks.
You will be responsible for creating a timetable of events and interesting activities for small and large groups of family members ensuring there are activities to everyone to enjoy.
Bring fun, ideas and energy into our family members lives and deliver a range of wellbeing ideas and experiences.
You will join a small team of Dementia Friends and will work as a team to deliver the above.
Skills, experience and qualifications
Ability to communicate confidently with people living with dementia
Strong listening and empathy skills
Ability to design meaningful and host engaging activities (arts and crafts, games, music sessions, gardening activities etc) encouraging involvement
Good organisation and time management skills
Previous experience working in a residential or nursing home environment is desirable but not essential
Benefits
Real Living Wage pay which is reviewed annually - £12.60 per hour
Access to your wages early via Stream (formally WageStream)
Free on site parking available
Discounted bus pass scheme with Trent Barton buses
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
Wellbeing champion
Funded training (e-learning and in person learning)
Comprehensive induction programme and buddy support for all new staff
Paid DBS certificate
Casual dress code
Rewarding career and opportunities for progression
Access to apply for Blue Light card which offers savings on various high street stores
Company overview
Church Farm Care are a group of five nursing homes based in Nottinghamshire delivering specialist, compassionate care that feels like home, focused, expert-led, family centred and continuously evolving.
We aim to bring out the best in staff and people living with dementia and recruit people who are genuinely caring and positive.
We strive to deliver an outstanding service, together we create a place that feels like home – supportive, inclusive and committed to compassionate, person-centred care.
Join us and make a difference at Church Farm Care.
* Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, employment reference checks and right to work in the UK check. You must be aged 18 or over *
# social care recruitment
We are a real living wage employer and you will be paid £12.60 per hour as a Dementia Friend.
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, 5 shifts per week 9am, - 5pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break per shift.
The role will include working alternative weekends.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for caring and positive people who can provide stimulating activities within the homes for our family members.
The role will involve planning events, trips, and special occasions for people living at Church Farm at Skylarks.
You will be responsible for creating a timetable of events and interesting activities for small and large groups of family members ensuring there are activities to everyone to enjoy.
Bring fun, ideas and energy into our family members lives and deliver a range of wellbeing ideas and experiences.
You will join a small team of Dementia Friends and will work as a team to deliver the above.
Skills, experience and qualifications
Ability to communicate confidently with people living with dementia
Strong listening and empathy skills
Ability to design meaningful and host engaging activities (arts and crafts, games, music sessions, gardening activities etc) encouraging involvement
Good organisation and time management skills
Previous experience working in a residential or nursing home environment is desirable but not essential
Benefits
Real Living Wage pay which is reviewed annually - £12.60 per hour
Access to your wages early via Stream (formally WageStream)
Free on site parking available
Discounted bus pass scheme with Trent Barton buses
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
Wellbeing champion
Funded training (e-learning and in person learning)
Comprehensive induction programme and buddy support for all new staff
Paid DBS certificate
Casual dress code
Rewarding career and opportunities for progression
Access to apply for Blue Light card which offers savings on various high street stores
Company overview
Church Farm Care are a group of five nursing homes based in Nottinghamshire delivering specialist, compassionate care that feels like home, focused, expert-led, family centred and continuously evolving.
We aim to bring out the best in staff and people living with dementia and recruit people who are genuinely caring and positive.
We strive to deliver an outstanding service, together we create a place that feels like home – supportive, inclusive and committed to compassionate, person-centred care.
Join us and make a difference at Church Farm Care.
* Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, employment reference checks and right to work in the UK check. You must be aged 18 or over *
# social care recruitment
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