About us at Hounslow

We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.

We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.

About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.

We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.

As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.

Our Benefits

If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here.

About The Role

Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career in care? Do you have a passion for supporting older people living with dementia and frailty to live well, remain engaged, and enjoy meaningful experiences every day? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Sandbanks Care Home in Bedfont, Middlesex.

As an Activity Coordinator within the care home, you will play an important role in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of residents by planning and delivering a varied programme of person-centred activities and entertainment tailored to individual interests, abilities, and needs. Activities may include arts and crafts, music and singing sessions, reminiscence therapy, sensory stimulation, gentle exercise, baking, gardening, themed events, and one-to-one engagement.

You will work closely with residents living with dementia and age-related frailty, using compassionate, creative, and flexible approaches to encourage participation, maintain independence, reduce social isolation, and support emotional wellbeing. You will be expected to observe, evaluate, and document residents’ responses and participation to ensure activities remain meaningful, enjoyable, and adapted to changing needs.

The role also involves maintaining accurate activity records, contributing to care plans, and working collaboratively with care staff, families, healthcare professionals, and external organisations to promote a positive and supportive environment.

In addition, you will help strengthen community links by developing relationships with local schools, religious groups, entertainers, volunteers, and community organisations to encourage inclusion and social engagement for residents.

It is essential that applicants have previous experience working within a care home or similar care setting and have a good understanding of dementia care and the needs of older people. Experience in providing meaningful activities for residents living with dementia, sensory impairment, or reduced mobility would be highly desirable.

We are looking for someone who is caring, enthusiastic, organised, creative, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of older people every day.

About The Team You’ll Be Working In

Sandbanks is a residential care home for older people located in Bedfont, Middlesex. The home provides care and support for up to 60 residents, the majority of whom are living with dementia, age-related frailty, and complex care needs.

The home is divided into six individual units, each supporting 10 residents, enabling a more personalised and homely environment where person-centred care and meaningful engagement can be delivered effectively.

As an Activity Coordinator, you will work closely with residents, care workers, duty officers, and the management team to plan and deliver stimulating, therapeutic, and enjoyable activities that promote wellbeing, independence, dignity, and social inclusion. You will report directly to the Duty Officers and collaborate with the wider care team to ensure activities are carried out safely, effectively, and in line with residents’ individual care plans, preferences, and abilities.

The role requires compassion, creativity, patience, and a good understanding of dementia care to ensure residents are supported to participate in meaningful activities that enhance their quality of life.

About You

You are a motivated, caring, and reliable individual who is committed to achieving high standards of conduct, attendance, and professionalism. You are passionate about enhancing the lives of older people living with dementia and frailty and understand the importance of delivering meaningful, person-centred activities that promote wellbeing, dignity, independence, and social inclusion.

You will have the creativity and organisational skills to plan and deliver a varied programme of activities tailored to residents’ individual needs, preferences, abilities, and life experiences. You will be able to adapt activities to support residents living with cognitive impairment, sensory loss, reduced mobility, or complex health needs, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate and feel valued.

You will also be responsible for accurately documenting residents’ participation, responses, wellbeing outcomes, and engagement in activities in a timely and professional manner. You are someone who continuously seeks new ideas, builds positive community links, and introduces innovative approaches to improve residents’ experiences within the home.

If the points below resonate with you, we would love to receive your application:

• A caring, compassionate, and patient nature

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently using your own initiative

• A willingness to learn, develop, and participate in relevant training

• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning meaningful activities

• Passionate about improving the quality of life and wellbeing of residents

• An understanding of the needs of older people living with dementia and frailty

Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.

Essential for The Role:

Enhanced DBS

Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can feel discouraged from applying if they don’t tick every box. At Hounslow, we understand that the “perfect candidate” doesn’t always exist. If you feel you can do most of what we’re looking for and share our values, we encourage you to apply — you may be exactly the right person for this role or another opportunity within our services. Inclusion.

When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact

The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:

Email: Dian.Sampson@hounslow.gov.uk

Telephone: 0208 583 5050

Interviews for this job will be held during week commencing July 2026.