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Activities Co-ordinator

Activities worker/co-ordinator role would be ideal for you if you're great at motivating people, good at organising events, digitally competent and great with time management.

Activity worker/co-ordinators can be based in care homes, day centres, in someone’s home or the community.

All roles that involve supporting or working with vulnerable individuals will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS ) check. Find out more about information about DBS checks involve here.


Role overview:

  • Organising tailored activities based on the varying needs and abilities of the individuals you work with, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together
  • Liaising with and booking external suppliers to provide certain activities or entertainment
  • Organising trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements, accessibility, and risk assessment
  • Leading discussions about the types of activities people would like to take part in

Salary expectation:

The average salary for an activities co-ordinator is £10.93 per hour - between £18,000 and £23,000 per year - in United Kingdom according to Indeed, updated on 31 March 2024. Please note that this will likely change due to the increase in the National Living Wage to £11.44 in April 2024. This may also vary depending on region and provider.

Skills and experience:

Your induction will include necessary training such as health and safety, first aid and moving and handling. Additional specific training such as autism awareness, communication skills or working with people with dementia may also be offered.
It might be useful to have experience working in a similar role or with vulnerable adults. You can gain this experience through a work placement, from your personal life, through volunteering or as part of a traineeship or apprenticeship. 


Opportunities:

While in post you could do a vocational qualification such as a Diploma in Health and Social Care or continuing professional development qualification such as an award or certificate in activity provision.

Your employer may pay for you to complete these qualifications (via the Workforce Development Fund), or you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to pay for them yourself.