Activities Lead

Redditch, England, United Kingdom

7/1/2025

Adept Care homes provide residential care and residential dementia care in our family-run, Midlands-based care homes. We help our residents to lead enriched, happy, and fulfilled lives, supported by a friendly, caring team.

Bowood Court is a lovely, 59 bed residential home in Enfield, Redditch offering award-winning affordable and high-quality care.

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of our residents in an attentive and compassionate environment? We are seeking a dynamic and creative Activities Lead to join our team at Bowood Court Care Home. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our residents, enhancing their quality of life through engaging and purposeful activities.

Our team receive on-going training and development from our dedicated Training Manager and Lifestyle & Dementia Manager who offer everything from online training to classroom-based sessions and 1:1 mentoring. We offer competitive rates of pay as well as recognition from our Employee of the Month and awards schemes. We also provide interest-free loans to team members and invest into the Care Workers Charity which provides financial assistance for care workers in need.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging Activities tailoring activities to accommodate the varying needs of individuals, including those with dementia
• Promote cognitive stimulation and emotional well-being
• Create a vibrant social calendar
• Collaborate with residents and families Implementing strategies to enhance the overall well-being of our residents
• Supervise and train our Activity Coordinators
• Foster a sense of community and camaraderie among residents through social gatherings, themed events, and special celebrations
• Create strong community links with new and existing partners
  
  

Working Hours & Pay Rate

• Pay of £13.13 Per Hour
• 32 hours per week - includes alternative weekend
• 5 days per week
• Shift times: 09:00 - 16:00
• Alternate weekend work required
  
  

What We Can Offer

• Excellent rates of pay
• Training and career development
• 5.6 weeks holidays
• Free Uniform & DBS provided
• Onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• Friendly working environment in a purpose-built luxury home
• Refer a friend scheme worth £250 (per referral)
• Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents
  
  

Plus, Our Bespoke Benefits Package

• Pay Day Advance (Interest free loans up to £2,000 repayable up to 20 months)
• Enjoy personalised offers and discounts at 1000’s of big-name brands of your choice.
• Enjoy savings on your weekly/monthly shopping
• Access to Free Health & Wellbeing programs, as well as the Employee Assistance Program
• Sky TV Discounts
• Broadband deals
• Instore/Online discounts and gift cards at hundreds of participating retailers
• Access to a Private GP
• Cycle2Work scheme and many more
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Previous experience within a similar environment - ideally within an activities-based role
• Team leader experience (desirable)
• Own car and driving license
  
  

At Adept Care Homes, our dedicated and enthusiastic team welcome people who are motivated by making a difference to our resident’s lives. Our family-run business values aptitude as much as qualifications when recruiting.

If you feel you are the right person for our Activities Lead position, apply now!

Adept Care Homes, a superb place to live, a superb place to work.