Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 08 February 2025

Job summary

As an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables the delivery of exceptional all-round care and support for the residents. The role involves devising imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, with the aim of maximizing the residents' wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

Main duties of the job

The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for planning and organizing a wide range of activities, both within the care home and in the local community, to engage and stimulate the residents. This may include arts and crafts, music, games, outings, and other recreational activities. The role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with the elderly. The successful candidate will also need to build positive relationships with the residents and their families to understand their needs and preferences.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential care, nursing care and dementia care in the UK. They operate a network of care homes across the country, with a focus on delivering high-quality, personalized care to their residents. The company is known for its commitment to creating a warm, welcoming and engaging environment for the people it supports.

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1206289508

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Swindon

SN5 0AD


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.

Every other weekend required.

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.

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.

Every other weekend required.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • While previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, it is not essential. The company will provide the necessary training and support to help the successful candidate develop their skills and progress their career in the care sector.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • While previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, it is not essential. The company will provide the necessary training and support to help the successful candidate develop their skills and progress their career in the care sector.

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

Swindon

SN5 0AD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Swindon

SN5 0AD


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1206289508

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Swindon

SN5 0AD


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