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Activities CoordinatorNHS

Dorchester, DT1 2EN Permanent £12.72
Posted 30 July 2026 Closing date 29 August 2026
Dorchester South Rail Station (0.3 miles away) Bridport Bus Station (14.1 miles away)

Job summary

Package Description: Turn your creativity into a rewarding career as an Activities Coordinator Do you love planning fun activities and bringing joy to others? Join the Cheriton care home team as an Activities Coordinator and use your energy, creativity and enthusiasm to create meaningful moments for our residents. Why youll love it Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5) Company pension On-demand pay Blue Light discounts Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000 £12.72 per hour How youll make a difference every day Plan and lead fun activities, games, crafts and social events Organise celebrations, outings and entertainment Create joyful moments through laughter, creativity and connection Encourage movement, independence and social engagement All you need Right to work in the UK for at least 12 months Availability to work 40 hours per week A warm, creative and people-focused personality Where youll be working Cheriton care home, 8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2EN Care home: Cheriton Residential Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre CQC ra

Main duties of the job

The role of Activities Coordinator at Agincare Homes Holdings is in Dorchester. You will plan, lead, and organize activities, games, and social events for residents at Cheriton care home. The job aims to create joyful moments through laughter and connection, encouraging movement and social engagement. You'll get funded training, a company pension, on-demand pay, and potential bonuses. Working 40 hours weekly, applicants must have the right to work in the UK for at least 12 months and be warm, creative, and people-focused. The salary is £12.72 per hour, and visa sponsorship is not offered.

Job description

Package Description: Turn your creativity into a rewarding career as an Activities CoordinatorDo you love planning fun activities and bringing joy to others?Join the Cheriton care home team as an Activities Coordinator and use your energy, creativity and enthusiasm to create meaningful moments for our residents.

Why youll love it

  • Funded training and career development (up to QCF Level 5)
  • Company pension
  • On-demand pay
  • Blue Light discounts
  • Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
  • £12.72 per hour

How youll make a difference every day

  • Plan and lead fun activities, games, crafts and social events
  • Organise celebrations, outings and entertainment
  • Create joyful moments through laughter, creativity and connection
  • Encourage movement, independence and social engagement

All you need

  • Right to work in the UK for at least 12 months
  • Availability to work 40 hours per week
  • A warm, creative and people-focused personality

Where youll be workingCheriton care home, 8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2EN

  • Care home: Cheriton Residential Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre
  • CQC rating: Cheriton Care Home - Care Quality Commission

If this sounds like you, we'd love to welcome you to the team. Apply today.

About us:For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK.Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

About us

Agincare, a leading family-owned care provider, has been supporting UK communities for four decades. Employing over 5,500 staff nationwide, they deliver high-quality care across more than 170 locations. Agincare is committed to inclusivity, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community applicants. All adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services by Ofsted. Besides residential care, they provide various care and support services, emphasizing training and development. Agincare prides itself on creating satisfying, meaningful careers for its employees.

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