Job Description

Dalton Court Care Home

Hourly Rate:

12.60

Hours:

30 per week

Shift Pattern:

Typically between 8:30am - 5:00pm, including alternative weekend work



Dalton Court Care Home, nestled in the heart of Cockermouth with breathtaking views of the Lake District fells, is a 60-bed home offering exceptional Nursing, Dementia, Palliative, and Respite care. We're proud to provide a warm, supportive environment for both residents and staff.



We are currently seeking a passionate and creativeActivities Coordinatorto join our dedicated team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents by fostering engagement, joy, and a sense of community.



Key Responsibilities

Plan and Deliver Engaging Activities:

Design and lead a variety of stimulating activities including music, arts and crafts, fitness sessions, gardening, and more.

Event Coordination:

Organise special events such as birthday celebrations, themed parties, and visits from entertainers.

Resident Engagement:

Build strong relationships with residents to understand their interests and tailor activities to their individual preferences.

Dementia-Friendly Programming:

Provide sensory and cognitive stimulation activities for residents living with dementia.

Community Involvement:

Arrange outings and excursions to enhance residents' social experiences and connection with the local community.



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

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.

Discounts on the high street- with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
Refer-a-Friend - and get a 250 bonus

Flexible pay- choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health

Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work

Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement

In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you

Career opportunities - The chance to 'make your mark' and play a key role



Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our 'Reward Me' app. Flexible pay is available via 'STREAM'.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.