- Company: Care UK
- Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK, UK
- Salary: £27,248/yr
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Care UK — Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK, UK Activities / Lifestyle Coordinator 37.5h per week Charlton Lodge Care Home - Wantage OX12 7GD Pay - £13.10 per hour
Position Summary
We are seeking a passionate and caring individual to join our team as an Activities / Lifestyle Coordinator at Charlton Lodge Care Home in Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK, UK. This role offers variety, fun, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth within a multi-award-winning care provider.
Core Duties
- Plan and organize social activities to enhance residents' quality of life
- Support the delivery of daily living skills programs
- Ensure all activities are inclusive, engaging, and meet individual needs
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure a cohesive care environment
- Participate in regular training sessions for continuous development
Requirements
- A caring nature and a genuine interest in improving the lives of elderly residents
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively
- Demonstrable experience in a care or related environment is preferred but not essential
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends if required
- A valid UK driving license (if applicable)
More About Care UK
Care UK is a leading provider of care services, recognized for its commitment to excellence in care. Our mission is to create a warm, welcoming environment where residents can thrive and enjoy their golden years.
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- Medneo acquires Ramsay Health Care UK - Healthcare Today
- Most Childhood Headaches Remain Unclassified in Primary Care - Medscape
- Trump sends Air Force One to UK so US service members can tour the plane - Washington Examiner
- YouTube Moves Ahead of Spotify As UK’s Top Podcast Service - Search Engine Journal
- Acrisure launches new service for UK high-net-worth individuals and families - Reinsurance News
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Working in Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK, UK
🇬🇧 Relocation safety for United Kingdom: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in United Kingdom: 4.7% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in United Kingdom: $57,602 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in United Kingdom: 3.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in United Kingdom: 1.4% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in United Kingdom: 1,533 — via OECD
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Optimism
- Sincerity
- Empathy
- Self-Control
- Social Orientation
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Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
Industry news
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- Healthcare staffing returns to modest growth across most segments - Staffing Industry Analysts
- Understanding How Staffing Shortages and Turnover Are Affecting Risk in Healthcare - Acrisure
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Salary & compensation
Workers in Healthcare Practitioners & Technical occupations earn a national median of $71,383 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Activities Coordinator
- Employer Care UK
- Location Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK, UK
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) £27,248/yr
- Posted August 16, 2026
- Apply by September 15, 2026
- Country United Kingdom
- Overview Full job description on this page (258 words)
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- Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
- Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
- Plan, organize, direct, and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community, and prevent further medical problems.
- Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
- Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests, and objectives of therapy.
- Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients, themselves, to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests.
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