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Lifestyle Enrichment & Activities Coordinator

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 17 November 2024

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Job summary

The Lifestyle Enrichment & Activities Coordinator role at Barchester Healthcare offers an exciting opportunity to create a stimulating environment that enables exceptional all-round care and support for residents. You will be responsible for devising imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, while also working closely with the community engagement team to showcase the home and update social media platforms.

Main duties of the job

As a Lifestyle Enrichment & Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for creating a vibrant and engaging lifestyle for the residents of the Barchester care home. You will plan and organise a variety of activities, both within the home and in the local community, to encourage social interaction, improve well-being, and maximize independence. Your role will involve getting to know the residents and their families, understanding their interests and abilities, and then designing tailored activity programmes. You will also work closely with the community engagement team to promote the home and its services, as well as manage the home's social media presence.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. With a strong focus on resident-centered care and a commitment to creating vibrant, supportive environments, Barchester is an organization that values its employees and provides excellent training and development opportunities.

Date posted

22 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1155888445

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Chichester

PO19 1SG


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

As a Lifestyle Enrichment & 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. You will be computer literate and able to work closely with our community engagement team to create community links and showcase our Home, you will also be responsible for updating the homes social media platforms. 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 a Lifestyle Enrichment & Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's lifestyle, wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

ABOUT YOUYou'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us in this role. 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. Similar experience would be ideal and you will be well supported with the training you need to develop your skills and flourish in your career with us.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

A £500 Golden Hello* 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'

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

As a Lifestyle Enrichment & 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. You will be computer literate and able to work closely with our community engagement team to create community links and showcase our Home, you will also be responsible for updating the homes social media platforms. 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 a Lifestyle Enrichment & Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's lifestyle, wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

ABOUT YOUYou'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us in this role. 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. Similar experience would be ideal and you will be well supported with the training you need to develop your skills and flourish in your career with us.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

A £500 Golden Hello* 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'

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • While similar experience would be ideal, the key requirements for this role are a warm, empathetic, and personable personality, strong organizational skills, a driven mindset, and an infectious enthusiasm for creating engaging activities. You will be well supported with training to develop your skills and flourish in your career.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • While similar experience would be ideal, the key requirements for this role are a warm, empathetic, and personable personality, strong organizational skills, a driven mindset, and an infectious enthusiasm for creating engaging activities. You will be well supported with training to develop your skills and flourish in your career.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Chichester

PO19 1SG


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Chichester

PO19 1SG


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

22 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1155888445

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Chichester

PO19 1SG


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