Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 07 March 2025

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for getting to know the residents and their families, and then creating tailored activities programmes focused on their needs. The role requires strong organizational skills, a driven mindset, and an infectious enthusiasm to inspire both residents and staff to participate in activities within the home and the local community.

About us

Barchester is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK, operating a network of care homes and clinical sites. The organization is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents, with a strong focus on celebrating life and promoting independence and wellbeing.

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.41 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1221338746

Job locations

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Stourbridge

DY8 2TA


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 similar experience would be ideal, it is not essential, as the organization will provide the necessary training and development opportunities to help the successful candidate progress their career.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • While similar experience would be ideal, it is not essential, as the organization will provide the necessary training and development opportunities to help the successful candidate progress their 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

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Stourbridge

DY8 2TA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Stourbridge

DY8 2TA


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.41 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1221338746

Job locations

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Stourbridge

DY8 2TA


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