Activities Coordinator
Service/Department: Villa Maria Residential Home
Location: Hythe
Salary: £13,988.00 per year / £13.45 per hour
Contract Type: 20 hours per week, permanent
Closing Date: 05/08/2026
Overview:
This post is for female applicants only – advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational qualification for the post.
20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 4 hours each day. (variable hours in order to support the Sisters / residents to appointments).
We are looking for positive, honest and compassionate people to join our friendly team and play a fundamental part in the lives of the people who use our services, by supporting with planned and ad-hoc activities, through actively planning, promoting and encouraging participation.
As an Activities Coordinator, you would be required to work with the care team, to develop individualised care plans, promoting engagement in activities for each Sister / resident. The outcomes achieved will focus on an enhanced quality of life for the Sisters / residents.
We pride ourselves on supporting the people who use our services in such a way to enable them to live as independently and dignified a life as possible in their home, so it is essential that a quality driven and holistic service is maintained at all times.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as SJOG Hospitaller Services is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Key skills, experience and qualities
- Ability to adapt existing communication skills to suit Sisters/ residents with complex communication needs.
- A flexible approach to supporting Sisters/ residents with their chosen activity.
- Ability to encourage people to participate in outings, gatherings and activities.
- Possess a Full UK Drivers licence and willing to use the Villa’s own car (manual)
- Ability to motivate others.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Can think critically and problem solve to ensure individualised needs are met
- Can caringly confront and challenge sub-optimal practice to help improve practice
- Reliable, honest, trustworthy, enthusiastic.
- Basic creative skills
- Flexibility to accommodate diverse people with diverse needs
- Willing to complete and undertake the Care Skills Certificate (mandatory for all staff to complete)
- Promote people who use the service to voice their choice and independence
- Willing to provide a high standard of support and care for the people who use the service
- Promote the core values of the charity - hospitality, compassion, respect
- Implement the LOVED (living our values every day)
Benefits and Rewards:
- Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Bike to Work Scheme
- We are an equal opportunities employer
- Excellent training and development opportunities
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (which we will pay for) will be required for the role.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
For an informal discussion about the vacancy, please contact Tamara Brown, Service Manager, or Tina Oruga, Deputy Service Manager on 01303 266723, or email tamarabrown@sjog.org.uk / tinaoruga@sjog.org.uk.
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Care Assistant
Service/Department: Saint Paul’s Nursing Home
Location: Selly Park, Birmingham
Salary: £24,479.00 per year / £13.45 per hour
Contract Type: 35 hours per week, permanent
Closing Date: 05/08/2026
Overview:
This post is for female applicants only – advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational qualification for the post.
Saint Paul’s Nursing Home is home to female members of the Sisters of Charity of St Paul the Apostle and managed by SJOG Hospitaller Services.
We are looking for a Care Assistant to provide a high level of holistic care and support for the members of the Religious Community in their home, to ensure that an independent lifestyle is facilitated.
We pride ourselves on supporting the people who use our services in such a way to enable them to live as independently and dignified a life as possible in their home, so it is essential that a quality driven and holistic service is maintained at all times.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as SJOG Hospitaller Services is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Essential Criteria:
- An ability to demonstrate the core values of the charity
- Ability to respond to guidance and direction
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Experience of developing personal care plans
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to provide personal care
- Able to work flexible hours and sleep-ins
- Maintain confidentiality, honesty and reliability
- Accessible, approachable and comfortable with vulnerable people
- Non-discriminatory and respect for cultural and religious heritage of all people
Benefits and Rewards:
- Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Bike to Work Scheme
- We are an equal opportunities employer
- Excellent training and development opportunities
For further information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kerri Towey, Service Manager on 0121 415 6107, or email kerritowey@sjog.org.uk
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Nurse
Service/Department: Saint Paul’s Nursing Home
Location: Selly Park, Birmingham
Salary: £22.73 per hour
Contract Type: Various bank hours available
Closing Date: 05/08/2026
Overview:
This post is for female applicants only - advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)
Saint Paul’s Nursing Home is home to female members of the Sisters of Charity of St Paul the Apostle and managed by Saint John of God Hospitaller Services.
Candidates must be Registered Nurse qualified and would be based at St Paul’s Nursing Home which is situated in the Selly Park area of Birmingham.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading shifts and supervising the staff team who support the Sisters in such a way that the religious ethos of the community is promoted.
We pride ourselves on supporting the people who use our services in such a way to enable them to live as independently and dignified a life as possible in their home, so it is essential that a quality driven and holistic service is maintained at all times.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as SJOG Hospitaller Services is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Essential Criteria:
- Display values of hospitality, compassion, respect, justice and trust
- Registered Nurse – 1st Level Registration - Current NMC Registration
- Be a strong leader and communicator and work collaboratively with members of the religious community, senior management and staff team
- Be conversant with CQC standards and regulations, Safeguarding of vulnerable adults and Health & Safety standards and procedures
- Manage and assess progress of internal protocols and personalised care plans
- Undertake supervision, training and development of staff
- Have experience of the medication procedure in nursing homes
- Be flexible to undertake night and day shifts
Benefits and Rewards:
- Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Bike to Work Scheme
- We are an equal opportunities employer
- Excellent training and development opportunities
(Please be aware that applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date).
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (which we will pay for) will be required for the role.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
For further information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kerri Towey, Service Manager on 0121 415 6107, or email kerritowey@sjog.org.uk
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