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ABOUT THE ROLE As an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as an Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement. ABOUT YOU You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as an Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us. Please note you must have a Drivers License and be willing to drive the home's Small Mini-Bus. (No special License required) REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3% And so much more! If you'd like to use your planning and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. 0854

We are seeking a friendly and organised Activity Coordinator to join our team at Douglas House. At Douglas house we specialise in supporting people who have varying needs as a result of physical and long-term neurological conditions, including cancer care, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy, brain injury, Huntington’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease, spina bifida & hydrocephalus, and stroke. What You’ll be Doing 1. To develop and run an activity programme to increase service user social interaction, recreation and well-being in a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation unit., 2. To maximise service users’ opportunities to be active and enhance their quality of life by facilitating group and individual activities, coordinating volunteer workers, organising celebrations, and organising leisure events., 3. The post holder will work as a multidisciplinary team member to design an activity programme that contributes positively to service users emotional and psychological well- being and furthers therapeutic goals. Key Responsibilities 1. Ensure that a variety of social and leisure activities are available daily to service users., 2. Set up the communal areas with activities and TVs with appropriate programs on—check this periodically throughout the day., 3. Maintain a full and accurate record of therapeutic activities using the appropriate documentation., 4. Organise and coordinate service users and rehab assistants to participate and engage in running group activities and other 1:1 session. Person specification: Essential and Desirable Desirable 1. NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a related subject, i.e. Health and social care., 2. Experience in working with individuals with complex needs and supporting them to live full and active lives 1. Evidence of being able to work effectively in teams. Essential IT Skills Fluency in written and spoken English. Intermediate IT skills and experience working with MS Office. Why Join Us? Access to mandatory training with opportunities for further professional development and career growth Auto enrolment Pension Career development opportunities Eligibility for blue light card

An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as an Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement. As an Activities Coordinator at

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Five generations' worth of expertise that goes into making our bakery products allows us to continue a tradition of baking inherited over the past 150 years. Warburtons is the largest bakery brand in the UK, but that doesn't allow us to rest on our laurels. We are pioneers of the industry and ambitious market leaders, always seeking to challenge ourselves and convention. It is part of our philosophy to provide honest good sense on issues of health and well-being, helping the whole family to enjoy our products as part of a healthy, balanced diet, through a range of products to suit all meal occasions, lifestyles and tastes. Job Title: Distribution Coordinator - Part Time Function: Distribution Contract: Permanent / Part-Time Location: Newton Abbot Hours: 10 hours per week - Saturdays and Sundays 09:30-14:30 Pay: £29,000-£32,000 per annum (pro rata) – dependant on skills and experience Are you a natural organiser with a passion for logistics? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Distribution Coordinator to support our Distribution team at our Newton Abbot Depot. This is your chance to be part of a national network that delivers award-winning products across the UK. Essential Ingredients Experience in a warehouse or logistics environment. Confident using SAP, fleet systems, and document management tools. Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail. A self-starter who can prioritise and manage their own workload. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach Operator Licence Awareness trained, with knowledge of compliance obligations. The Recipe The role is responsible for creating and managing rota schedules across all Distribution teams, coordinating vehicle availability and route allocations to support efficient operations. This includes maintaining the Fleet Management System, ensuring all driver and vehicle data is accurate, compliant, and up to date. The postholder will support training and development activities across the Distribution team, build strong working relationships with external providers, and provide administrative and coordination support to the wider operation. The role will also involve compiling compliance and performance reports for the site leadership team. About Us Our Newton Abbot Distribution Depot is Warburton’s most southernly site, nestled in the foothills of Dartmoor National Park and less than 10 miles from the nearest beach in South Devon. We operate around 42 delivery routes every day which zigzag their way across the West Country peninsula from Poole, to Weston-Super-Mare, all the way down the coast to Lands’ End. Extra Dough And last, and by no means least, you will want to know what your bread’s worth: A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share) Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you so you have the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave. Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7% Life assurance Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website Continued investment in your personal development Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew! Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do