Job Description

Salary

16,075.71

Location

Walsall, The Watermill

This is a permanent

,

part time vacancy that will close in 16 days at 23:59 BST.

The vacancy

Hours: 25 hours per week

Shift:

Working between the hours of 11-4.

We are currently looking to recruit a Reminiscence Coordinator to join our Extra Care team here at Housing 21.


Within the role of Reminiscence Coordinator you will create a range of activities for groups of residents and for individuals based upon their life histories, personal preferences and abilities. You will coach care staff in how to deliver activities to individuals in a way that meets their needs and is developed through having an in-depth knowledge of the residents' life experience, skills and interests.


The successful candidate will ensure that they fully understand and fulfil their responsibilities in respect of both Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion and GDPR Protection at all times.


The post holder will also be expected to create group activity plans for the residents based upon their wishes and abilities. The post holder will also be able to create individual activity plans for residents using information from their life histories, spending time with residents, their families and from carers.



Curious to know more? If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job description attached.


We'd love to meet you!

What we're looking for

The essential requirements for the role include:

Understanding of the behaviours of individuals with early cognitive impairment and dementia Experience of working with people with Dementia Experience of organising specialised Dementia activities Level 2 Award in Supporting Activity Provision in Social Care (QCF) or be prepared to learn towards

Why us?

We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that's through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.


As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon an offer being made.


An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a full disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training.

Closing date for applications 19 October 2025

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About us

We know that great people make a great organisation, which is why we put people at the heart of everything we do. You are as valuable to us as our corporate employees, which is why we offer occupational sick pay, occupational maternity and paternity pay and benefits such as the Blue Light Card to all our Extra Care employees.


At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.


When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK's third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. You shouldn't have to choose between a career and care, and we want to support you to advance your career with us, which is why we have a dedicated learning pathway through our Extra Care Academy that could lead to future roles with salaries of 50,000! A career in care means you can make a difference and help our residents to live independently in their own homes.


We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you're ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!

Benefits

Blue Light

Card

Discounted retail, leisure and hospitality

Holiday trade

scheme

Funded health

cash plan

Occupational maternity pay / paternity pay

Pension

contributions

Occupational sick pay

Lifestyle discounts

Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme

Learning and development opportunities