Job Description

Activities Co-ordinator

Deanwood Manor, Orrell, Wigan

Spring Road, Wigan

25 hours per week – 5 days per week – alternate weekend availability required

Looking for a rewarding role where creativity, compassion, and connection can make a real difference every day?

At Dovehaven, we believe meaningful activities play an important part in helping residents live happy, fulfilling lives. We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and organised Activities Co-ordinator to join our friendly team at Deanwood Manor and help create engaging experiences that support residents’ wellbeing, independence, and enjoyment.

Why People Choose This Role

• A rewarding role where no two days are the same
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents’ wellbeing
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Creative freedom to plan engaging activities and events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stable role within a family-run care organisation

About Deanwood Manor

Dean Wood Manor is a care home that provides long-term facilities for up to 50 elderly residents, as well as specialising in meeting the needs of dementia sufferers, who are able to maintain as interesting and active a lifestyle as possible under the home's care and guidance.

Take a look at the home:

https://dovehaven.co.uk/our-homes/dean-wood-manor

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play an important role in enhancing residents’ quality of life by planning and delivering enjoyable activities that support both physical and mental wellbeing.

This includes:

• Creating and organising social and recreational activities
• Planning events both inside and outside of the home
• Encouraging residents to participate and engage
• Consulting with residents to understand their hobbies, interests, and preferences
• Supporting activities that promote independence and confidence
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
• Working as part of the wider care team to create a positive environment
• Supporting residents living with dementia and varying individual needs

What Matters Most

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and helping residents enjoy meaningful experiences every day.

The right person will be:

• Caring, friendly, and approachable
• Enthusiastic, creative, and organised
• A confident communicator who can engage with residents and families
• Compassionate and understanding towards elderly residents and people living with dementia
• Dependable, flexible, and a supportive team player
• Motivated to improve residents’ quality of life and wellbeing

Skills & Experience

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous experience in a similar role or care setting
• Experience supporting groups of people with varying needs and interests
• Good organisational and time management skills
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging activities
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team

What You’ll Get

• 4 weekly pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Free parking
• Paid DBS check
• Comprehensive induction
• Ongoing training and development through the Dovehaven Training Academy
• Uniform provided
• Supportive working environment within a family-run company

Important Information

• 25 hours per week
• 5 days per week
• Alternate weekend availability required
• Enhanced DBS required
• No sponsorship available

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and paste into your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

If you feel you have the right values for our family-run company, you will be supported through a programme of induction, training, and development throughout your career with us.

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