Lifestyles Lead

Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences, bringing people together, and making every day special?

Whether you've worked as a Holiday Rep, Events Coordinator, Activity Manager, Visitor Experience Host, Entertainment Team Leader, Community Engagement Officer, or in another people-focused role, we would love to hear from you.

At Amberley Hall Care Home, we're looking for an enthusiastic and creative Activities Lead, known internally as Lifestyles Lead, to inspire our residents through a varied programme of events, experiences, entertainment, and meaningful activities. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives while using your creativity, organisation, and leadership skills.

About Amberley Hall

Award-winning Amberley Hall is one of King's Lynn's leading residential care homes. Our beautiful home features extensive landscaped gardens, a state-of-the-art cinema, and an on-site hair and beauty salon. Our welcoming team is dedicated to creating a warm, vibrant, and fulfilling environment where residents can continue to enjoy the things they love and discover new experiences.

The Role

As Activities Lead (known internally as Lifestyles Lead), you'll lead our Activities Team in delivering a diverse and engaging programme that brings energy, enjoyment, and connection to daily life.

You'll be responsible for planning, organising, promoting, and delivering experiences that reflect the interests, personalities, and life stories of our residents. From themed events and entertainment afternoons to community partnerships, celebrations, and special occasions, you'll help create moments that matter.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys event planning, customer engagement, team leadership, and creating exceptional experiences for others.

Salary: £13.50 per hour.

Shift Pattern: 35 hours per week, worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

Home Location: Baldock Drive, King's Lynn, England, PE30 3DQ.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating our Activities Team to deliver an exciting programme of events and experiences.
• Planning and coordinating a varied calendar of activities, celebrations, entertainment, and community events.
• Building meaningful relationships with residents and understanding their individual interests and preferences.
• Encouraging residents, families, and colleagues to get involved and make the most of every opportunity.
• Creating a vibrant atmosphere throughout the home where residents feel engaged, valued, and connected.
• Working with local groups, entertainers, schools, and community organisations to bring fresh experiences into the home.
• Supporting the creation of resident and family newsletters and helping to share the fantastic things happening at Amberley Hall.
  
  

Training, Skills & Experience Required

We're interested in people with experience in organising activities, events, entertainment, customer experiences, or community engagement. This could come from a wide range of sectors, including:

• Holiday parks and resorts
• Travel and tourism
• Cruise ships
• Hotels and hospitality
• Leisure and fitness
• Visitor attractions
• Events and conferences
• Community organisations
• Education or youth activities
• Care and healthcare settings
  
  

You'll Also Have

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and plenty of ideas.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Experience leading, motivating, or coordinating a team.
• A genuine passion for helping others enjoy meaningful experiences.
  
  

Experience of working with older people or knowledge of dementia is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support.
• Competitive salary plus enhanced rates on Bank Holidays.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Free Blue Light Card and access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer-a-friend scheme.
• The opportunity to build a rewarding career where your creativity and people skills make a real difference every day.
  
  

About Athena

Athena Care Homes are a family run business with seven homes across East Anglia. We have care homes in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk) & Ipswich (Suffolk).

We want to be the first choice for high quality residential, nursing and dementia care, leaving a positive legacy within our communities.

Our care homes are managed by amazing and passionate people, including strong leadership by our home managers with dedicated care, clinical, hospitality and activities teams to provide exceptional care and experience, achieving brilliant outcomes for people in our care.

We hold our values close to our hearts and ensure that team members throughout each of our residential and nursing homes understand them and what importance they hold. We approach everything we do with thought, and we deliver with passion.

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