Activities Coordinator

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Interview prep

• Walk through planning a week of activities for mixed abilities and interests
• Describe how you adapt a session when a resident is withdrawn or distressed
• Explain how you share outcomes with nurses, carers, and relatives

Fit summary

Strong fit if you enjoy creative facilitation, patient-centred care for older people, and collaborative residential settings more than clinical therapy caseloads.

Day in the role

As an Activities Coordinator at Care UK in Wantage, you design and lead sessions that match residents’ interests and abilities—art, music, movement, games, or quieter social time. You assess needs with care staff and families, run group and one-to-one activities, watch how people respond, and adjust plans so sessions support wellbeing and everyday engagement in a care-home setting.

Skills to emphasize

• Person-centred activity design for older adults and dementia-friendly engagement
• Observation, progress notes, and adapting plans with the care team
• Group facilitation, communication with families, and safe session setup

FAQ from this listing

What does Care UK focus on?

Residential care for older people across 150+ homes, including dementia and nursing care.

Is this role remote?

No—the listing is site-based in Wantage, Oxfordshire.

Are certifications required in the data?

No formal cert list or costs were provided for this posting.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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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.
• Confer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
• Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: careuk.com

Care UK is a provider of residential care for older people. They operate more than 150 homes offering residential care, dementia care, and nursing care. The company formerly also operated a wider range of healthcare services until 2019 when these were split off to Practice Plus Group, private-equity firm Bridgepoint Group retaining ultimate control over both companies.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Care UK — Wantage, Oxfordshire 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. 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. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Please ensure all required fields are filled out accurately for a smooth process.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Wantage, Oxfordshire, hybrid, or fully remote?