Activities Worker

Activities Workers organise activities for people who need care and support, as well as assisting individuals so they can take part.

You will usually work within a care home or community centres, planning fun, social and engaging activities for people to get involved with. You will assist people who may struggle to take part due to age, physical conditions, or disabilities, so the activities will need to be appropriate and suitable. You will be an essential part of ensuring that people get both the mental and physical stimulation that they need to remain health, fulfilled and happy.

Role Characteristics

Plan and talk with people about the types of activities they’d like to do
Organise activities that are designed for the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring everyone together
Book external suppliers to provide entertainment
Organise trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements and accessibility
Assist people so they can take part
Review the planned activities and engagements to continuously improve the opportunities available

Skills

Communication
Creative thinking
Organisation
Planning
Team work
Working with groups

Day in the life

Watch this video to learn about the role of an Activities Coordinator.

Routes into this role

Here are some example routes that can lead into this role.

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GCSEs

BTEC

How to become

There are no set entry requirements and a variety of different routes into the role. You will usually need 5 GCSEs including English and maths, or equivalent. You may want to complete a college course in health and social care to help you in this role.

Some experience of healthcare or care work may be beneficial, this could be from paid or voluntary work, or through experience you bring in from previous roles.

Where can this role lead

No matter what role you start in or where you are in your career path, there are always opportunities to develop and progress in health and care.

With experience, you could become a manager, or progress and develop in adult social care and specialise in a certain area or take on more responsibility.