Job Description

Activities Coordinator - Bring Joy & Creativity to Every Day!

Location: Oldway Heights, Paignton

Hours: Full-time (Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm)

Hourly Rate: Competitive, paid every 4 weeks

Apply to: manager@oldwayheights.co.uk

Oldway Heights is a vibrant care home in the heart of Paignton, supporting adults with physical and cognitive disabilities to live their best lives. We're on the lookout for a dynamic, creative, and caring Activities Coordinator to spark joy, connection, and confidence through a wide range of engaging activities and events.

What You'll Be Doing:

Designing and delivering fun, varied daily activities like arts & crafts, film nights, cooking clubs, gardening, and music sessions

Planning exciting day trips and holidays - from beach days to theme parks - with full support logistics

Creating a monthly newsletter and keeping our social media alive with content that showcases the heart of Oldway life

Working closely with residents, their families, and the care team to tailor activities that match interests, personalities, and support needs

Helping every resident feel included, inspired, and valued

Ensuring activities are safe, accessible, and inclusive for all

What We're Looking For:

A passion for supporting people with disabilities to thrive

Confidence to lead fun, meaningful sessions with warmth and energy

Organisational skills to plan and promote events, both in and outside the home

Creative flair - whether it's coming up with a gardening club or running karaoke nights!

Basic knowledge of social media and newsletters (we'll support you to build confidence here)

Why Join Us?

A warm, friendly team that celebrates individuality and creativity

Health & Wellbeing Programme to support your own mental and physical health

Cycle to Work Scheme (available after 2 years' service)

Hot lunch provided

Paid every 4 weeks - with full training and ongoing development

The chance to make a genuine impact on people's lives - and have fun doing it!

If you're bursting with ideas, love working with people, and want to be part of something truly special - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by sending your CV and a short cover letter to:

manager@oldwayheights.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 12.80 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:

Paignton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person