Activity Co-ordinator – Day shift
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Join Maesbrook Care Home as an Activity Co-ordinator on the day shift. You will provide compassionate, person-centred care, support residents with daily stimulating activities, and work as part of a friendly team. Starting pay is £12.60 per hour, plus paid training, with full-time and part-time opportunities available.
About Us
Maesbrook Care Home is a well-established 45-bed nursing home in Shrewsbury, delivering 24/7 inpatient care to older people. We pride ourselves on a warm, supportive culture where every team member is valued, developed and part of the family.
The Role
Join us as an Activity Co-ordinator on our day shift. You’ll:
- Provide compassionate, person-centred care under the guidance of our qualified nursing and fellow Activity Co-ordinators.
- Support residents with daily stimulating activities, companionship and maintaining their dignity.
- Learn to use our modern electronic care records (picture‐based system) and benefit from structured training & mentorship.
- Work as part of a friendly team, making a real difference to residents’ day-to-day lives.
What we offer
- Starting pay of £12.60 per hour, plus paid training from day one.
- Flexible permanence: full-time 36 hours or part-time opportunities available.
Shifts: Day shift: 09:45 - 16:00
- Fixed 2-week pattern with alternate weekends (no split shifts).
- Overtime reward scheme for additional hours.
- Free on-site parking & company pension scheme.
- Clear progression pathway — we invest in your development.
What we’re looking for
- You’re kind, reliable, and passionate about helping older people.
- Previous care home experience is essential with engaging residents who experience severe cognitive impairment who may present with challenging behaviour.
- Good attention to detail, ability to work as part of a team, and a flexible approach to shift work.
- Please note: at this time we are unable to offer school-hours only roles or sponsorship.
Interested?
Want to make a real difference every day? Submit your CV or hit Apply now — join our team, start your paid training immediately and we’ll aim to invite you for an interview within days.