We are currently recruiting for Activity Coordinator to join our team. This role will work 28 Hours across 5 shifts based at Highfield residential home.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with previous experience to join a team who is focused on provided the very best care and support possible.

On a day to day basis you will complete duties such as:  

• To plan and organise activities within a care home
• To engage residents in activities, both one to one and in groups
• To access activities for residents outside of the care home
• To access and arrange for community-based groups to visit the home
• To arrange spiritual and faith support for residents
• To participate in the care planning process for identifying social needs for individuals and recording activities on individuals Daily Journal’s
• To assist in arranging fund raising events for the Residents amenities fund
• To contribute to the Homes newsletter
• To complete weekly activities planner for distribution within the home

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate forward thinking and initiative to create a fun packed timetable for all to enjoy and offer flexibility in their work pattern.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Closing Date: 22nd September 2025

Interview Date: 30th September 2025 

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·  a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Guaranteed interview schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Enhanced DBS Post 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.