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 residents. Your role will involve devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, with the aim of maximizing the wellbeing, independence, and social engagement of the residents.
Main duties of the job
The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for planning and coordinating a variety of activities for the residents of the care home. This includes getting to know the residents and their families, and then creating tailored activity programs that focus on improving their overall wellbeing, independence, and social involvement. The role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to inspire both residents and staff to participate in the activities.
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 because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us.
This position can be full time (37.5hrs) or Part time (22.5hrs) 9am-5pm including alternate weekends.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* While previous experience in a similar role is ideal, it is not essential. The employer will provide the necessary training and support to help the successful candidate develop their skills and progress their career within the organization.
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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