Activities Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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 a Bank 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 YOU You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as a Bank 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank 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 a Bank 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. You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as a Bank Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your 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 as we'll provide training.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. They focus on offering exceptional care and support in various facilities, including care homes. The company aims to ensure that all residents receive quality care and feel at home in their facilities. Their ethos revolves around celebrating life and creating a nurturing and positive environment for both residents and staff. Barchester places a strong emphasis on learning and development, ensuring that their staff have ample opportunities to progress their careers and enhance their skills. They value flexibility and, as such, provide roles that cater to different needs, including temporary positions like the Bank Activities Coordinator role, which offers variability in hours and days worked to accommodate things like annual and sick leave.