Agincare

Activities Coordinator

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

The role of Activities Coordinator at Agincare Homes Holdings in Derby is to plan and deliver engaging and inclusive activities that enhance the lives of the residents. The successful candidate will need to have a positive attitude, creativity, and a passion for working with people. This is a permanent position with a salary of £12.25 per hour and a range of benefits including a refer a friend bonus, career development opportunities, and a company pension.

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing companionship, designing and creating engaging activities, planning events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties, interacting with residents to understand their interests, communicating with external entertainers and businesses, and supporting the mobility and independence of the residents through activities.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-run business that has been providing care and support since 1986. They are one of the UK's largest care providers, with over 4,500 team members and over 100 locations across England. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, offering a guaranteed interview to care leavers.

Details

Date posted

21 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1464216390

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Derby

DE23 1RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: We do not offer visa sponsorship.We cannot accept applications from candidates on a Skilled Worker visa.

Are you a natural entertainer, creative planner, or just love making people smile? Whether your brand new to care or ready for a fresh challenge, this is your moment to shine!

At Nightingale Care & Nursing Home in Derby, were on the lookout for someone special to lead fun, meaningful, and inclusive activities that truly make a difference in our residents lives.

Whats in it for you?

  • £12.25 per hour
  • Refer a friend bonus up to £1,000*
  • Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
  • Blue Light Card get discounts at top brands
  • Company pension & job stability in a respected care provider

A day in the life of an Activities Coordinator

  • Companionship- providing support, companionship, communication and engagement with residents
  • Creating activities- you will be in charge of designing an engaging activities plan both internally and with external resources.
  • Event planning our Activities Coordinators are involved with planning events such as summer BBQs or Christmas parties for our residents.
  • Resident interaction you will always be in conversation with residents to see which activities they want to do and bringing them to fruition.
  • External communications as an Activities Coordinator you will be speaking with external entertainers or businesses to organise visits from entertainers or arranging for visits to businesses for the residents.
  • Mobility - supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility through activities such as Zumba or ballroom or even things like balloon tennis.
  • Social activities- trips out, social engagements and activities within the home for all abilities.

What you need to apply:

  • The right to work in the UK for at least 12 months
  • A positive attitude, creativity, and passion for people

About Agincare

  • Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
  • With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
  • Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
  • All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
  • Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

DERSP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: We do not offer visa sponsorship.We cannot accept applications from candidates on a Skilled Worker visa.

Are you a natural entertainer, creative planner, or just love making people smile? Whether your brand new to care or ready for a fresh challenge, this is your moment to shine!

At Nightingale Care & Nursing Home in Derby, were on the lookout for someone special to lead fun, meaningful, and inclusive activities that truly make a difference in our residents lives.

Whats in it for you?

  • £12.25 per hour
  • Refer a friend bonus up to £1,000*
  • Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
  • Blue Light Card get discounts at top brands
  • Company pension & job stability in a respected care provider

A day in the life of an Activities Coordinator

  • Companionship- providing support, companionship, communication and engagement with residents
  • Creating activities- you will be in charge of designing an engaging activities plan both internally and with external resources.
  • Event planning our Activities Coordinators are involved with planning events such as summer BBQs or Christmas parties for our residents.
  • Resident interaction you will always be in conversation with residents to see which activities they want to do and bringing them to fruition.
  • External communications as an Activities Coordinator you will be speaking with external entertainers or businesses to organise visits from entertainers or arranging for visits to businesses for the residents.
  • Mobility - supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility through activities such as Zumba or ballroom or even things like balloon tennis.
  • Social activities- trips out, social engagements and activities within the home for all abilities.

What you need to apply:

  • The right to work in the UK for at least 12 months
  • A positive attitude, creativity, and passion for people

About Agincare

  • Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
  • With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
  • Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
  • All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
  • Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

DERSP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The right to work in the UK for at least 12 months and a positive attitude, creativity, and passion for working with people.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The right to work in the UK for at least 12 months and a positive attitude, creativity, and passion for working with people.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Derby

DE23 1RJ


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Derby

DE23 1RJ


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Agincare Homes Holdings

Recruitment@agincare.com

Details

Date posted

21 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1464216390

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Derby

DE23 1RJ


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