Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 26 November 2024

Job summary

As an 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. Your role will involve planning and organizing engaging activities that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of the residents, with the aim of enhancing their wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.

Main duties of the job

In this rewarding position, you'll be responsible for devising and implementing an activities programme that promotes the overall well-being of the residents. You'll need to be warm, empathetic, and personable, with strong organizational skills and a driven mindset to ensure that activities are tailored to individual needs and preferences. Your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire both residents and staff to participate in a range of activities, both within the care home and in the local community.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. With a network of over 200 care homes, they are committed to delivering exceptional care that celebrates the lives of their residents. Barchester Healthcare is known for its focus on providing a comfortable, homely environment and a wide range of engaging activities to promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of their residents.

Date posted

27 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.84 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1163229466

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wisbech

PE14 8JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs an 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. 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 an Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

ABOUT YOUYou'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as an Activities Coordinator. 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. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress 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: 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.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs an 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. 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 an Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

ABOUT YOUYou'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as an Activities Coordinator. 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. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress 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: 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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • While previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, it is not essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training and support to help you develop your skills and progress your career within the organization.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • While previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, it is not essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training and support to help you develop your skills and progress your career within the organization.

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

Wisbech

PE14 8JB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Wisbech

PE14 8JB


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

27 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.84 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1163229466

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wisbech

PE14 8JB


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