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Activities Coordinator

The closing date is 19 May 2026

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Job summary

The role of an Activities Coordinator at Agincare Homes Holdings in Dorchester is to design and implement engaging activity programs for the residents of Cheriton Care Home. The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing events, facilitating social interactions, and promoting the wellbeing of the residents through a variety of recreational activities.

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for creating a vibrant and enriching environment for the residents of Cheriton Care Home. Your key duties will include planning and executing various activities, such as arts and crafts, music, games, and outings, to cater to the diverse interests and abilities of the residents. You will work closely with the care team to understand the needs and preferences of the residents, and you will be expected to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with the residents effectively.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-owned care provider that has been delivering high-quality care services for over 40 years. With more than 5,500 team members and a presence across the UK, Agincare is one of the largest care providers in the country. The company is committed to supporting its employees' professional development and offers a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for career advancement.

Details

Date posted

21 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1476716093

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Do you enjoy entertaining others or designing activities?

You may be new to care or looking for a new challenge within one of our homes.

Come and join the Agincare family as anActivities Coordinator

Where you'll be working

  • Click here to view the care home Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre
  • Care Quality Commission rating - Good

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

  • £12.25 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme up to£1000
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On demand pay

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
  • 18 hours per week

A day in the life of an Activities Coordinator

  • Companionship- providing support, companionship, communication and engagement with residents
  • Creating activities- you will be in charge of designing an engaging activities plan both internally and with external resources.
  • Event planning our Activities Coordinators are involved with planning events such as summer BBQs or Christmas parties for our residents.
  • Resident interaction you will always be in conversation with residents to see which activities they want to do and bringing them to fruition.
  • External communications as an Activities Coordinator you will be speaking with external entertainers or businesses to organise visits from entertainers or arranging for visits to businesses for the residents.
  • Mobility - supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility through activities such as Zumba or ballroom or even things like balloon tennis.
  • Social activities- trips out, social engagements and activities within the home for all abilities.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Do you enjoy entertaining others or designing activities?

You may be new to care or looking for a new challenge within one of our homes.

Come and join the Agincare family as anActivities Coordinator

Where you'll be working

  • Click here to view the care home Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre
  • Care Quality Commission rating - Good

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

  • £12.25 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme up to£1000
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On demand pay

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
  • 18 hours per week

A day in the life of an Activities Coordinator

  • Companionship- providing support, companionship, communication and engagement with residents
  • Creating activities- you will be in charge of designing an engaging activities plan both internally and with external resources.
  • Event planning our Activities Coordinators are involved with planning events such as summer BBQs or Christmas parties for our residents.
  • Resident interaction you will always be in conversation with residents to see which activities they want to do and bringing them to fruition.
  • External communications as an Activities Coordinator you will be speaking with external entertainers or businesses to organise visits from entertainers or arranging for visits to businesses for the residents.
  • Mobility - supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility through activities such as Zumba or ballroom or even things like balloon tennis.
  • Social activities- trips out, social engagements and activities within the home for all abilities.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for the Activities Coordinator role should have at least 12 months of experience working in a care setting or a related field. A passion for engaging with the elderly and a creative flair for designing activities are essential. While formal qualifications are not strictly required, previous experience in event planning, arts and crafts, or recreational therapy would be highly advantageous.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for the Activities Coordinator role should have at least 12 months of experience working in a care setting or a related field. A passion for engaging with the elderly and a creative flair for designing activities are essential. While formal qualifications are not strictly required, previous experience in event planning, arts and crafts, or recreational therapy would be highly advantageous.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Agincare Homes Holdings

Recruitment@agincare.com

Details

Date posted

21 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1476716093

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Dorchester

DT1 2EN


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