Lead Activities Co-Ordinator Occupational Therapist

� Permanent Lead Activities Co-ordinator
Salary: £29,120 per year
Hours: 9:30am � 5:30pm
Location: North London 2 x vacancies � Enfield & Finchley
Employer: Nursing and Care Homes Limited

About the Role
We are excited to introduce a new and pivotal role within our care homes. As our Lead Activities Co-ordinator, you will play a vital part in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by creating and delivering engaging, meaningful, and inclusive activity programmes.

This is a hands-on, creative position suited to someone who is passionate about supporting older adults to stay socially connected, physically active, and mentally stimulated. You will help shape a vibrant, supportive environment where residents feel valued, involved, and inspired.

Key Responsibilities
� Design, implement, and lead a varied programme of activities tailored to residents� interests and abilities
� Promote social interaction, physical engagement, and cognitive stimulation
� Build strong links with the local community and develop external partnerships
� Recruit, manage, and support volunteers
� Ensure activities meet safeguarding, regulatory, and safety standards
� Foster an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere across the home
Essential Qualifications & Experience
� Relevant qualification in social care, recreational therapy, or a related field (e.g. Level 3 QCF Supporting the Activities Provision, Occupational Therapy degree, or similar)
� At least one additional certification in arts therapy, music therapy, or community engagement
� Proven experience planning and delivering activities for older adults, ideally in a care home with 60+ beds
� Strong understanding of the physical, emotional, and social needs of older adults
� Knowledge of best practice in residential care activity programming
� Awareness of safeguarding and regulatory requirements
Desirable Skills & Experience
� National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) qualifications and training
� Experience managing volunteers and coordinating community involvement
� Background in event or programme coordination within health or social care
� Confident leading group activities and workshops
� Familiarity with local community resources and partnership opportunities

Why Join our client
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a brand-new role and make a genuine difference to residents� daily lives. You�ll be supported to bring creativity, leadership, and innovation into a role that truly matters.

Please contact [email protected]