As a Lifestyle Enrichment & 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. You will be responsible for creating community links, showcasing the home, and updating the social media platforms. The role involves devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, focusing on maximizing the residents' lifestyle, wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.
Main duties of the job
The Lifestyle Enrichment & Activities Coordinator will be responsible for creating a stimulating environment and delivering exceptional all-round care and support for the residents. They will be computer literate, able to work closely with the community engagement team, and responsible for updating the home's social media platforms. The role involves devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, focusing on maximizing the residents' lifestyle, wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare and support services in the UK. With a network of care homes and retirement communities, they are committed to delivering exceptional care and enriching the lives of those they serve.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Lifestyle Enrichment & 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. You will be computer literate and able to work closely with our community engagement team to create community links and showcase our home. You will also be responsible for updating the home's social media platforms. 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 Lifestyle Enrichment & Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximizing everyone's lifestyle, wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.
ABOUT YOU You'll need to be warm, empathetic, and personable to join us in this role. Your organizational skills and driven mindset 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. Similar experience would be ideal, and you will be well supported with the training you need to develop your skills and flourish in 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Warm, empathetic, and personable. Strong organizational skills and a driven mindset. Ability to inspire residents and staff to get involved in activities. Similar experience is ideal.
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.
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