About the Role
As an Activities Coordinator, you will plan, organise, and lead a varied programme of meaningful and engaging activities that promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents living with dementia. You will create inclusive, person-centred activities that reflect the preferences, interests, and capabilities of individuals, enhancing their quality of life and sense of purpose.
As part of your role, you will be required to:
Design and implement a daily and weekly schedule of group and one-to-one activities tailored to residents with varying stages of dementia.
Develop individual activity plans based on residents' life histories, interests, and current abilities.
Encourage participation and ensure residents are meaningfully engaged, adapting activities to suit individual needs.
Work closely with care staff, family members, and other professionals to ensure continuity and support for residents' emotional and social needs.
Organise special events, celebrations, and outings, ensuring they are safe and accessible for all participants.
Support the development of dementia-friendly environments throughout the care setting.
Ensure all activities comply with relevant health and safety, safeguarding, and infection control policies.
Skills & requirements
As the activities coordinator, you will have specific Dementia Care qualifications or training and be able to provide an Empathetic, patient, and compassionate approach whilst being creative, enthusiastic and be able to motivate others to join in.
You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and have an understanding of person-centred care and dementia best practices.
Details
Location
Schoen Clinic York
Contract Type
Permanent or Bank
Working Pattern
Part Time, Flexible Working
Salary
£24,803 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Benefits
You will have access to a wide range of benefits which include (but not limited to):
25 days holiday + bank holidays, which increases with the length of service
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Paid emergency leave
Professional development opportunities so that you can build your career with us
Contributory pension scheme with Royal London
Private Medical Insurance with Aviva including access to a private GP service, free screening, and the inclusion of pre-existing conditions.
Dental and Optical Cover with Aviva
Recognition schemes for employees
Eye care scheme with Specsavers
Online benefits portal with high street and online shopping discounts
Winter flu jabs
EAP assistance on a range of topics and concerns
About your future team
Schoen Clinic UK provides specialist mental healthcare across two key locations:
Our London outpatient clinic, where we focus on mental health conditions (including eating disorders) and neurodiversity (ADHD, autism).
Wellen Court in York, a specialist residential and nursing home for people living with dementia.
All our UK facilities are rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
In London, our multidisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, nurses and allied health professionals deliver evidence-based, personalised care. We support patients of all ages with tailored treatment plans, ensuring every individual benefits from the expertise of a highly skilled team working together.
At Wellen Court, our dementia nurses, carers and therapists provide 24/7 support in a calm, home-like environment. We focus on maintaining familiar routines, building meaningful relationships and helping each resident live with comfort and purpose. Care options include long-term residential stays, short-stay respite and daycare, as well as palliative and end-of-life support.
Schoen Clinic UK is part of the Schön Klinik Group, founded in Germany in 1985, an international healthcare organisation recognised for its specialisation and quality.