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Senior Activity & Lifestyle Coordinator.Ribble Court Care HomeNHS

Preston, PR4 4QB Permanent £13.88
Posted 16 July 2026 Closing date 15 July 2027
Croston Rail Station (2.5 miles away) Preston City Centre Bus Station (6.0 miles away)

Job summary

At Ribble Court Care Home, we believe that meaningful engagement and wellbeing are at the heart of a fulfilling life. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Activity & Lifestyle Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of an outstanding lifestyle programme that enriches the lives of our residents every day.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a vibrant calendar of activities, events and wellbeing initiatives that promote independence, social connection and personal fulfilment. As a senior member of the team, you will inspire residents, support colleagues and help create a positive, engaging environment where every resident is encouraged to live life to the fullest.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a creative, organised and enthusiastic Senior Activity & Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team at Ribble Court Care Home.

The successful candidate will lead the planning and delivery of a diverse and meaningful programme of activities and wellbeing experiences designed to support residents' physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing. You will work closely with residents, families, colleagues and community partners to ensure activities are tailored to individual preferences and contribute positively to quality of life.

This role requires strong leadership skills, creativity and a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older people through meaningful engagement and wellbeing-focused initiatives.

Job description

Main Duties of the Job

  • Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of a high-quality activities and wellbeing programme.
  • Develop meaningful and person-centred experiences that support residents' physical, emotional, social and cognitive wellbeing.
  • Build positive relationships with residents to understand their interests, life experiences, preferences and aspirations.
  • Support, mentor and guide Activity and Lifestyle Coordinators and other colleagues involved in resident engagement.
  • Organise events, celebrations, themed experiences and community-based initiatives throughout the year.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local community groups, schools, charities, entertainers and external organisations.
  • Promote social inclusion and encourage residents to maintain existing interests and develop new ones.
  • Coordinate outings and special experiences that enhance residents' quality of life and community connections.
  • Support the delivery of dementia-friendly, sensory and therapeutic wellbeing activities.
  • Monitor participation levels and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Gather feedback from residents and families to support continuous improvement of the lifestyle programme.
  • Work collaboratively with care and management teams to ensure residents' wellbeing needs are reflected in activity planning.
  • Manage activity resources and budgets effectively, maintaining accurate expenditure records and ensuring value for money.
  • Maintain records relating to resident engagement, participation and outcomes in line with company procedures.
  • Ensure activities are delivered safely and in accordance with relevant policies, risk assessments and health and safety requirements.
  • Act as an ambassador for Ribble Court Care Home and Sandstone Care Group, promoting a positive and inclusive culture at all times.
  • Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the effective operation of the home and the wellbeing of residents.

About us

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

  • Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
  • Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
  • Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
  • Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
  • Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
  • Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
  • Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
  • In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
  • Career opportunities - The chance to make your mark and play a key role

Discounts are accessed using our Reward Me app. Flexible pay is available via STREAM.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.

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