Job Description

About the company

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At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect.

As the UK's only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, we continue to lead the sector in responsible, values-driven care.

In 2024, we were honoured to be named Health Investor's Residential Elderly Large Care Provider of the Year

, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation.

For eight consecutive years, we've been recognised among the Top 20 Large UK Care Home Groups by carehome.co.uk

, reflecting consistently high standards and resident satisfaction.

We are also proud to be a Real Living Wage employer

, ensuring that the dedication of our team members is valued and fairly rewarded.

Our commitment to people-first values has earned us outstanding workplace recognition, including a 4.7 rating on Glassdoor, a 4.5 rating on Indeed, and the No.1 ranking in the UK for wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023).

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts both its residents and people at the heart of everything it does, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

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As an Activities Coordinator, you will ensure all our residents enjoy a stimulating, fulfilling and happy lifestyle. You will use your experience in the arts, theatre, music, hospitality and event hosting to create and implement a wide variety of daily activities and programmes for our residents to enjoy that also encourage wellbeing, socialisation and harmony throughout our care home.





If you have previous experience as a Lifestyle Coordinator, Activities Coordinator or a similar role in a care, community, leisure, hospitality or event management environment, come and join our family in our care home.

Reports to:

Home Manager/ Regional Hospitality & Lifestyle Manager

Skills and attributes

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Strong organisational skills, creativity, and the ability to think outside the box. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with residents, staff, and families. Knowledge of and experience in theatre, art, music, hospitality, and event hosting. Ability to lead group activities and manage volunteers. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A high level of empathy and an understanding of the needs of elderly and disabled residents. Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and schedules.

Education and qualification

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A formal qualification in a relevant field, e.g. leisure, lifestyle, hospitality or event management, is an advantage.

What will you gain?

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You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.

Brooke House Care Home, Brooke, Norfolk

Pay:

: 14.50 per hour

Type:

Permanent

Shift:

Days

Benefits

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Comprehensive induction and training programme.

Opportunities for

career development and progression.

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Scheme

. We'll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.

Refer a friend

and receive a thank you gift of up to 500

We'll pay

for your

full DBS disclosure

Your

uniform will be provided

- this is another cost that we think it's essential that we cover for you.

Enhanced rates of pay

for bank holidays

Paid breaks

- we think it's essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we

pay for you to have a break

during working hours.

Location

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Set in countryside just outside Norwich, Brooke House offers residential and dementia care in an elegant Edwardian building, formerly home to the Mackintosh family, of Quality Street fame. Residents love the beautiful decor, period features and stunning garden.



Brooke Gardens, Brooke, Norwich NR15 1JH


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Your right to work in the UK

In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.