Activities Coordinator (Adult Care) Apprenticeship - Chesterfield
Serene Care - The Gables
Gables Close HolmewoodChesterfield (S42 5RJ)
Closes on Thursday 21 May 2026
Posted on 16 April 2026
Contents
Summary
Serene Care are looking for a new Activities Coordinator Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Adult Care Worker apprenticeship Level 2.
- Wage
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£14,105 a year
- Training course
- Adult care worker (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, (10AM - 4PM).
25 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 28 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
About the Role:
We are recruiting for a full-time activities coordinator to work in a care home specialising in residential and elderly dementia care. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a caring environment, who is kind, patient, and reliable. We would like someone who is good at keeping the home lively and fun for all our residents.
The role would be on weekdays and would be between 10am-4pm daily, with a one-hour lunch break whilst the residents are having their lunch.
Their role would be for 25 hours per week, but additional hours may be given on other roles such as care.
You will:
- Be passionate about finding new and exciting ideas for the residents to participate in and enjoy
- Good communication and interaction skills
- Able to adapt to different residents' needs and capabilities
You will be:
- Reliable: Ensure you are there on time and consistently for your shifts
- Ethical. We do things the right way and follow our values
- Passionate about providing a happy and bubbly atmosphere for our residents
- You can expect:
- To work with a company that is values-driven and sees people as our greatest asset.
- Industry-leading training and development coupled with excellent career progression
Where you'll work
Gables Close
HolmewoodChesterfield
S42 5RJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Training course
Adult care worker (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Support individuals they are working with according to their personal care/support plan
- Ask for help from an appropriate person when not confident or skilled in any aspect of their role
- Provide individuals with information to enable them to have a choice about the way they are supported
- Encourage individuals to participate in the way their care and support is delivered
- Ensure the individual knows what they are agreeing to regarding the way in which they are supported
- Contribute to the on-going development of care/support plans for the individual they support
- Support individuals with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments
- Ensure dignity is at the centre of all work with the individuals they support, their families, carers and advocates
- Demonstrate all work is person centred, accommodating the individual’s needs, wishes and preferences
- Demonstrate empathy (understanding and compassion) for individuals they support
- Demonstrate courage in supporting people in ways that may challenge their personal/cultural beliefs
- Speak clearly and exhibit positive non-verbal communication to individuals, families, carers and advocates
- Use the preferred methods of communication of the individual they support according to their language, culture, sensory needs and their wishes
- Identify and take steps to reduce environmental barriers to communication
- Demonstrate they can check for understanding
- Write clearly and concisely in records and reports
- Keep information safe and confidential according to agreed ways of working
- Recognise potential signs of different forms of abuse
- Respond to concerns of abuse according to agreed ways of working
- Recognise, report and challenge unsafe practices
- Promote the health and wellbeing of the individual they support
- Move people and objects safely
- Demonstrate how to reduce the spread of infection, including use of best practice in hand hygiene
- Demonstrate the promotion of healthy eating and wellbeing by ensuring individuals have access to fluids, food and nutrition
- Demonstrate how to keep people, buildings and themselves safe and secure
- Carry out fire safety procedures when required
- Use risk assessments to support individuals safely
- Recognise symptoms of cognitive impairment, e.g. Dementia, learning disabilities and mental health
- Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing for individuals they support
- Reflect on your own work practices
- Demonstrate the development of their own skills and knowledge, including core skills in writing, numbers and information technology
- Demonstrate their contribution to their development plan
- Demonstrate ability to work in partnership with others to support the individual
- Identify sources of support when conflicts arise with other people or organisations
- Demonstrate they can work within safe, clear professional boundaries
- Show they can access and apply additional skills required to perform the specific job role competently
Training schedule
Paragon Skills is an award-winning, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’, national apprenticeship provider inspiring over 10,000 learners annually and working with over 3000 businesses to deliver apprenticeships in a high-quality, consistent way. Our dedicated focus on the Care and Education sectors means we are deeply rooted within these sectors and have in-depth knowledge and understanding of what is required from a training perspective. Upon completion of this 12 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Adult Care Worker apprenticeship Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Creative
- Initative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Presentation Skills
- Communication Skills
Other requirements
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
About this employer
We believe in a different kind of care. A place where the warmth of home embraces the dignity of age. Where personalised attention nurtures independence, and every detail whispers respect. Our boutique care homes are havens crafted for a life well-lived, not simply lived out. Imagine spacious, sun-drenched rooms filled with laughter and gentle conversation. Picture lush gardens inviting leisurely strolls and moments of quiet reflection. These are the scenes that paint the canvas of every day at Serene Care.
After this apprenticeship
There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026864.
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Closes on Thursday 21 May 2026
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