Job requirements
Essential
1 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
While specific qualifications are not detailed, candidates should demonstrate passion, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills. Having the ability to prepare and deliver engaging activities is essential.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
About the Home: Cedar View Care Centre, 1 Stanhope Road, Croydon, Currey, CR0 5NS 65 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home CQC Rating Good Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk About the role Activities Lead 37.5 Hours Required / Alternate weekends £13.20 per hour What will Care UK Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much more! We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to enlighten our residents lives with activities that will be fun and stimulating! The key ingredients to being a successful Activities Lead is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about. If this is you whether you come from a care background or not, it would be great to hear from you! We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each others cultures, beliefs, and experiences.
Main duties of the job
The Activities Lead position at Care UK's Cedar View Care Centre involves engaging with residents to implement fun and stimulating programs. The facility, a 65-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia home in Croydon, emphasizes the importance of interpersonal and preparatory skills for enhancing residents' daily living experiences. Candidates are not required to have a care background but should possess passion, enthusiasm, and the ability to deliver engaging activities for the residents. Care UK offers several benefits, such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program. The job requires 37.5 hours of work per week, including alternate weekends.
About us
OLYMPUS OPCO LTD operates Cedar View Care Centre, a residential care facility located in Croydon. The care home is recognized for its 'Good' CQC rating and high ranking on Carehome.co.uk, affirming its commitment to quality care for its 65 residents. The organisation emphasizes a diverse and inclusive work environment, benefiting from the varied cultures, beliefs, and experiences of its staff members. Care UK, which operates the home, provides a supportive work environment through various employee benefits, recognizing long service, and promoting a culture of respect and growth mindset. Employees are driven by shared goals of making a positive difference in residents lives.
Details
- Date posted: 02 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.20 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1557136135
- Job locations: OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, Croydon, CR0 5NS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About the Home:
- Cedar View Care Centre, 1 Stanhope Road, Croydon, Currey, CR0 5NS
- 65 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
- CQC Rating – Good
- Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Activities Lead
- 37.5 Hours Required / Alternate weekends
- £13.20 per hour
What will Care UK Offer you?
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Holiday & days out discounts
- Long service awards
- Recognition programme
- And much more!
We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to enlighten our residents’ lives with activities that will be fun and stimulating! The key ingredients to being a successful Activities Lead is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about. If this is you whether you come from a care background or not, it would be great to hear from you!
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Care UK is the perfect place for you!
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This advert is for Activities Lead with Aria Care in Croydon, England. It is listed as a Lead (legacy management group) role. The advertised salary is £13.20. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Nov 2026.
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