Activities Coordinator. Dalton Court Care Home
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cockermouth, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sandstone Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Activities Coordinator. Dalton Court Care Home
Hourly Rate: £12.60
Hours: 30 per week
Shift Pattern: Typically between 8:30am – 5:00pm, including alternative weekend work
Are you creative, energetic, and passionate about making every day meaningful for older adults? At Dalton Court Care Home, you’ll have the opportunity to design moments that bring joy, purpose, and connection to our residents.
Dalton Court is a warm and welcoming 60-bed home with beautiful views of the Lake District fells. We offer Nursing, Dementia, Palliative and Respite care, and pride ourselves on our supportive, caring team environment.
The Role: Create Moments That Matter
As our Activities Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing of our residents. Every day offers the chance to brighten someone’s life.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver a wide range of engaging activities, including arts and crafts, music sessions, movement classes, gardening, quizzes and more.
Organise special events such as themed parties, birthday celebrations, and visits from external entertainers.
Build meaningful relationships with residents, learning their stories, preferences and interests to tailor activities to each individual.
Create dementia-friendly activity programmes, including sensory and cognitive stimulation sessions.
Arrange trips, outings, and community-focused activities to promote connection and enrichment outside the home.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Creative, enthusiastic, and highly organised
Compassionate and committed to enhancing the wellbeing of older adults
Experienced in working with elderly individuals or within a care setting (preferred)
Flexible and willing to support occasional events or outings outside of standard hours
Hourly Rate: £12.60
Hours: 30 per week
Shift Pattern: Typically between 8:30am – 5:00pm, including alternative weekend work
Are you creative, energetic, and passionate about making every day meaningful for older adults? At Dalton Court Care Home, you’ll have the opportunity to design moments that bring joy, purpose, and connection to our residents.
Dalton Court is a warm and welcoming 60-bed home with beautiful views of the Lake District fells. We offer Nursing, Dementia, Palliative and Respite care, and pride ourselves on our supportive, caring team environment.
The Role: Create Moments That Matter
As our Activities Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing of our residents. Every day offers the chance to brighten someone’s life.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver a wide range of engaging activities, including arts and crafts, music sessions, movement classes, gardening, quizzes and more.
Organise special events such as themed parties, birthday celebrations, and visits from external entertainers.
Build meaningful relationships with residents, learning their stories, preferences and interests to tailor activities to each individual.
Create dementia-friendly activity programmes, including sensory and cognitive stimulation sessions.
Arrange trips, outings, and community-focused activities to promote connection and enrichment outside the home.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Creative, enthusiastic, and highly organised
Compassionate and committed to enhancing the wellbeing of older adults
Experienced in working with elderly individuals or within a care setting (preferred)
Flexible and willing to support occasional events or outings outside of standard hours