Full job descriptionLead Activities CoordinatorWigan, WN7 5ET
Position : Lead Activities Coordinator
Care home : Lakeview
Location : Leigh, Wigan
Contract type :Full time, 40 hours per week
Rate : £13.27
Are you an enthusiastic people person who loves to bring the fun? As a Lead Activities Coordinator, you’ll lead your team in organising meaningful and entertaining activities for the people we support. You’ll play a key role in empowering them to live fulfilled and happy lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Lead Activities Coordinator/Life Skills Coordinator at Lakeview care home in Wigan.
About Exemplar Health CareLakeview is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.
We support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities including Huntington’s disease, and physical disabilities.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the roleOur Lead Activities Coordinators lead our Activities Team and organise creative and fun activities for the people we support.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
*organising individual activity plans based on people’s unique goals and interests
*fostering community spirit through group activities
*supporting people to maintain their current, and take up new, hobbies, interests and educational opportunities
*assisting people to become more involved in their local community
*celebrating national awareness days, holidays and individual/collective achievements
*leading the in-house Activities Team
*promoting choice, dignity and independence.
As part of our mission to make every day better , our high staffing levels give you the time to deliver truly person-centred activities, with a supportive team around you.
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About youAbove all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’re also:
*a great leader, able to inspire and motivate a team
*caring, kind and able to see the funny side of life
*a creative thinker, always on the lookout for new activities and ideas
*enthusiastic, encouraging and inclusive
*a born organiser with a positive, can-do approach
*great at listening and communicating
*understanding of individual needs.
You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do.
This role involves leading a team, so relevant experience in a similar role is desirable.
What we offerWe offer great rewards and perks including:
*regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
*access to wages before payday
*retail and lifestyle discounts
*free DBS check
*24/7 counselling and support
*Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to applySound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ’APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, call us on or email
Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
We will never ask for payment for job opportunities. Any website or individual requesting money for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) while claiming to represent us is not associated with our organisation. If you’re asked for money in connection with a role, please contact .
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About Exemplar Health CareWe’re one of the UK’s leading providers of nursing care for adults living with complex needs, with more than 60 care homes across England.
Everything we do is guided by our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success, and teamwork.
This creates a supportive environment where colleagues can grow and make every day better for the people we support.
Getting to LakeviewLakeview, 121 Ena Crescent, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 5ET

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Lakeview is a short drive from the M62 via the M61 and M60.

*If you’re travelling on theM61 , follow signs for Preston and take the A58 exit to Wigan/Bolton.

*If you’re travelling on theM60 , take the East Lancashire Road exit.
Lakeview is just off Edna Road, which you can access from A578 Wigan Road.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Edna Road and Ena Crescent.
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
*Edna Road bus stop (stop ID: MANTDAJW), which is accessed by buses 8, 990, and 991.
*Edna Road bus stop (stop ID: MANTDAMA), which is accessed by buses 8, 990, and 991.
There’s also a train station in the area.
*Atherton - 4.3 miles away (12 minute drive).
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