Entertainment jobs in Thornaby on Tees

About Us

Park House Rest Home is a friendly, welcoming and well-established residential care home in Stockton-on-Tees, providing high-quality, person-centred care for older people.

We are proud to be rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and to have been recognised as one of the Top 20 Care Homes in the North East by carehome.co.uk.

At Park House, we believe that life in a care home should be fulfilling, enjoyable and full of opportunities to make new memories.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and compassionate Activities Coordinator to join our team and help make every day meaningful and enjoyable for our residents.

This is much more than organising bingo and quizzes!

We want someone who can bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm and energy into the home, while recognising that every resident has different interests, abilities, preferences and needs.

From arranging entertainers and community outings to organising themed events, arts and crafts, baking, music, games and one-to-one activities, you'll play an important role in supporting our residents' wellbeing and quality of life.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver a varied and engaging programme of daily, weekly and monthly activities.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities that reflect their individual interests, hobbies, backgrounds and preferences.
• Organise special events, celebrations, themed days, parties and seasonal activities throughout the year.
• Arrange outings into the local community, supporting residents to maintain connections and enjoy new experiences.
• Coordinate visits from entertainers, schools, community groups and other organisations.
• Provide meaningful one-to-one activities for residents who prefer not to participate in group sessions or are unable to do so.
• Adapt activities to support residents living with dementia, sensory impairments, reduced mobility or other additional needs.
• Promote residents' independence, choice, dignity and involvement in planning their own activities.
• Encourage family members, friends and volunteers to participate in activities and events.
• Work closely with care staff to ensure activities are inclusive, safe and appropriate.
• Maintain accurate activity records, participation information and individual activity plans using the home's digital care planning system.
• Gather feedback from residents and use their suggestions to continually improve the activity programme.
• Help promote the home's activities and special events, including providing appropriate photographs and information for social media in accordance with consent and confidentiality requirements.

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from someone who is:

• Friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic and approachable.
• Creative, imaginative and full of ideas.
• Patient, compassionate and genuinely interested in older people's wellbeing.
• Confident organising and leading both group and individual activities.
• A good communicator who can build positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues and visitors.
• Organised, reliable and able to plan activities independently.
• Flexible and willing to get involved in special events and celebrations.
• Comfortable using computers and completing basic activity documentation.
• Passionate about making a positive difference to people's everyday lives.

Experience and Qualifications

Previous experience working as an Activities Coordinator in a care home or similar setting would be desirable, but we would also welcome applications from people with relevant experience in community work, hospitality, entertainment, education or other activity-based roles.

Experience supporting older people or individuals living with dementia would be an advantage.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm and commitment to making our residents' lives enjoyable and fulfilling.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to work in an award-winning care home.
• A rewarding role where your ideas and creativity are encouraged.
• The chance to organise exciting events, outings and activities.
• Ongoing support and relevant training.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' lives.

Additional Information

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks.

If you're someone who loves bringing people together, creating smiles and making ordinary days extraordinary, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of the Park House family.

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person