Activities Coordinator | Elderly Care

Join Patcham Nursing Home as an Activities Coordinator!

Location: Patcham, Brighton

Salary: £12.60 per hour (reviewed annually)

⭐ Weekend Rate: £13.10 per hour

Hours: 6-12 hours per week (on average)

This role is for a small number of hours each week, mostly at weekends — perfect if you’re looking for something rewarding alongside other commitments.

About Us

Patcham Nursing Home provides high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment. Located close to the beautiful South Downs and the sea, our home is a calm, supportive place where residents can truly feel at home.

We care for individuals with a range of nursing and dementia needs, and our dedicated team works hard to promote comfort, dignity, and independence. As a family-owned organisation, our values guide everything we do. At SDR Group, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility, supporting both our residents and our staff every day.

The Opportunity

We are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for an Activities Coordinator to join our team at Patcham Nursing Home.

This role goes far beyond organising activities- you’ll help create meaningful moments for residents living with dementia and complex needs. Your work will provide comfort, stimulation, routine, and joy, even when communication can be challenging.

You’ll design and deliver a varied programme of activities both in the home and in the community.

This position requires creativity, patience, and resilience - but the impact you make is truly special: a smile, a moment of calm, or helping someone reconnect with a favourite memory.

What We Offer

✅ Personal development & training including dementia and mental health development

✅ Holidays – At least 35 hours including bank holidays (pro-rata)

✅ Pension Scheme – Available where eligible

✅ Structured Induction & Probation – Full onboarding and support

✅ Supportive Management – Guidance from an experienced leadership team

✅ Employee Referral Bonus – Earn £200 each upon appointment, and a further £300 each after one year (T&Cs apply)

✅ Stable, Predictable Work Pattern – Enjoy a consistent rota to support work–life balance

✅ Accessible Location – Easy access to bus routes and transport links across Brighton

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience working in a care environment is desirable, especially supporting those with dementia
• Someone creative, compassionate, positive, and patient
• Confidence to remain calm during challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence and confidence driving residents safely

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to join a caring, supportive team and make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!

If you don’t have a CV, please get in touch:

careers@sdrgroup.co.uk

07484 482896

We are not able to offer UKVI Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role, either because we do not hold a sponsorship licence or because the role does not meet UKVI sponsorship criteria.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check following an offer.