Aria Care

Activities Coordinator

The closing date is 29 July 2025

Job summary

The Activities Coordinator role at Aria Healthcare in Farmoor, Oxfordshire is responsible for planning and delivering engaging activities for the residents of a 53-bed residential and nursing home, as well as a 40-bed nursing, dementia, and palliative care home. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.85 and provides various employee benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

As the Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a diverse range of activities that will enrich the lives of the residents. This includes planning and facilitating fun, stimulating, and meaningful activities that cater to the individual needs and preferences of the residents. You will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills to ensure that every resident is engaged and making the most of every day. Previous experience in a care setting is not essential, as the key attributes are a passion for working with the elderly and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable healthcare provider that operates several residential and nursing homes across Oxfordshire. The organization is committed to delivering person-centered care and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both residents and staff. Aria Healthcare values diversity and encourages employees to share their unique experiences and perspectives.

Details

Date posted

01 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.85 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1313085991

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Farmoor

OX2 9NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Oaken Holt Estate, Cumnor, Oxfordshire OX2 9NL
  • 53 Bed Residential and Nursing Home
  • 40 Bed Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
  • Rated 9.3 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Activities Co-Ordinator 
  • £12.85 per hour
  • 40 hours per week / Alternate weekend work Required  

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Holiday & days out discounts 
  • Long service awards 
  • Recognition programme 
  • And much more!

We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to enlighten our residents’ lives with activities that will be fun and stimulating! The key ingredients to being a successful Activities Lead is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about. If this is you whether you come from a care background or not, it would be great to hear from you!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Oaken Holt Estate, Cumnor, Oxfordshire OX2 9NL
  • 53 Bed Residential and Nursing Home
  • 40 Bed Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
  • Rated 9.3 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Activities Co-Ordinator 
  • £12.85 per hour
  • 40 hours per week / Alternate weekend work Required  

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Holiday & days out discounts 
  • Long service awards 
  • Recognition programme 
  • And much more!

We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to enlighten our residents’ lives with activities that will be fun and stimulating! The key ingredients to being a successful Activities Lead is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about. If this is you whether you come from a care background or not, it would be great to hear from you!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a similar role or a background in care, activities coordination, or a related field would be advantageous. The successful candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and a genuine passion for improving the quality of life for the residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a similar role or a background in care, activities coordination, or a related field would be advantageous. The successful candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and a genuine passion for improving the quality of life for the residents.

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

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Farmoor

OX2 9NL


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Farmoor

OX2 9NL


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Aria Healthcare

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

01 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.85 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1313085991

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Farmoor

OX2 9NL


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