Activities Team Leader

Activities Team Leader at Broomgrove Nursing Home

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Broomgrove Trust Nursing Home for the position of Activities Team Leader, who possesses a genuine commitment to providing high quality service to our residents, under the direction of the Registered Manager.

This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role within our established Activities team in a friendly and professional environment within our charitable organisation. You will be supported by a dedicated team and will help shape and expand the variety and quality of activities we offer across the home.

About you:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an activities role within a UK care or elderly setting
• Teaching assistant or Care assistant experience will also be considered
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience (desirable)
• Customer service experience is a bonus
• A professional, friendly and approachable attitude
• A quick learner, able to implement our staff values within the team
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to mentor and support team members
• Drive and focus to provide excellent customer service and quality of care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Up-to-date understanding of care service practices, legislation, regulations and standards

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the Activities team in delivering a varied programme of activities and entertainment
• Plan, co-ordinate and oversee a rolling programme of recreational and therapeutic activities
• Ensure activities are delivered safely, inclusively and effectively, tailored to residents’ needs
• Use creative crafts and activities as therapeutic tools to promote emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing
• Stay informed of current developments in elderly care, including dementia and palliative care, and reflect these in activity planning
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the activities programme and implement solutions
• Support, mentor and guide Activities staff to maintain high standards
• Work collaboratively with care staff, residents and families
• Ensure effective communication of activity schedules to residents

Values & Care Standards

• Maintain residents’ dignity, independence, and individuality
• Ensure confidentiality at all times
• Promote a positive and supportive team environment

Working Hours

Days – Full Time (30 hours/week)

• 5 shifts per week - 10:00 - 16:00 (including some weekends)
• Flexible scheduling available

Pay & Benefits

• £13.61 per hour (Mon–Fri)
• £16.33 per hour (weekends)
• £20.42 (bank holidays)
• £27.22 (Christmas Day & New Year’s Day)
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata), increasing with service
• Paid DBS check
• Free uniform & onsite parking
• Meals available on site
• Death in Service scheme
• Training and development opportunities

Important Information

• This role is subject to:
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • 6-month probation period
• Unfortunately, sponsorship is NOT available
• No agency applications accepted
• Application deadline: 05/07/2026
• Due to application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Advert is not for AGENCIES! Direct recruiting only!

We are unable to give each candidate individualized feedback because of the volume of applications we receive. If you do not hear from us within 7 days following deadline date, kindly consider that application has not been successful.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in working at Broomgrove and wish you the best of luck in your job search.