Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you will help to create a stimulating environment to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. The role involves devising imaginative, fun and motivational activities suitable for every interest and ability. Part of your time will be spent getting to know the residents and their families to create tailored activities programmes that maximise wellbeing, independence, and social engagement. Though similar experience would be ideal, it is not essential as Barchester Healthcare provides the training needed to develop skills and advance your career. Being warm, empathetic, and personable, along with having excellent organisational skills and a driven mindset, is essential, as well as inspiring residents and staff to engage both within the home and the local community.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE 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. 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 YOU You'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 as we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us.

REWARDS PACKAGE In 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. Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%.

Person Specification Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but similar experience would be beneficial. Training is provided.

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.