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Activities Coordinator

Ventry Care Homes

North West London, LondonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£26,436

Contract

Contract

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

Not specified

Job description

  • £250.00 signing-on bonus
  • £250.00 retention bonus (12 months service)
  • Public transport costs assistance available
  • Relocation / accommodation costs assistance available

Activities Coordinator - Immediate start in Whetstone - N20

Ventry Care is recruiting an Activities Coordinator to our care home in Whetstone. We care for older persons, and older persons living with dementia.

The position will be from 10:00 to 15:00 or 16:00 Monday to Friday (approx 20 to 30 hours) and so may suit a person looking to fit employment around family life.

Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. You will:

  • Assist in organising and participating in key events held throughout the year; the summer fete, seasonal celebrations, parties, charity events and so on.
  • Plan and deliver a varied activities programme, inside and outside the care home, from organised hobbies to group events, all of which will promote independence, choice and dignity for our residents.
  • Motivate and inspire our residents, getting to know them as individuals, their interests, their life stories, and their families.
  • Support resident and relative home meetings and participation forums.
  • Develop a resident newsletter at least every three months.
  • Creatively gain feedback from residents, their families and the staff team to ensure that the activities offered are relevant and meet the residents' needs and choices.

  • Pay rates start at £12.71 per hour, and increase depending on your experience and qualifications.
  • Paid holiday to 28 days.
  • Staff recognition scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Assistance with London transport costs.
  • Assistance with London accommodation costs.
  • Workplace pension contributions through NEST.
  • Free uniform.
  • Paid mandatory training, and the opportunity for ongoing specialist training to ensure you can professionally develop yourself, and best meet the care needs of this service user group.
  • £250.00 signing-on bonus / £250.00 annual retention bonus / unlimited £250.00 refer a friend scheme.
  • Career advancement opportunities to ensure you can enjoy a fulfilling career in this sector.
  • Long service awards.

  • Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care - beneficial but not essential.
  • Have experience working with older people and those living with dementia.
  • Have a caring and compassionate attitude.
  • Have an outgoing personality with a sensitive sense of humour.
  • Have the ability to lead and actively motivate volunteers.
  • Be able to encourage residents to take part in appropriate activities.
  • Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Be able to organise and prioritise workload.
  • Be able to make responsible choices and decisions, while acting in the residents best interests.

Please forward your CV with full contact details including postal and email address.

On receipt your CV will be reviewed and you will be invited for an interview with our manager.

If you would like a meaningful career making a positive impact to the lives of those who require care and support, then please apply now!

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Provenance

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First seen

1 October 2026

Last checked

20 October 2026

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Ventry Care Homes

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