As a Bank 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. The role involves devising imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, focused on maximizing everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
Main duties of the job
Your primary responsibilities as a Bank Activities Coordinator will be to plan and coordinate a variety of engaging activities for the care home residents, ensuring their interests and needs are met. You'll collaborate with the residents and their families to create tailored activity programs, and actively encourage participation to promote physical, cognitive and social wellbeing. Strong organizational skills, creativity, and a personable approach are essential to succeed in this rewarding role.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and assisted living facilities in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care that celebrates the lives of their residents. Barchester invests heavily in the training and development of their staff, and offers a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Job responsibilities
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. 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 PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* While previous experience in a similar role is desirable, it is not essential. Barchester will provide the necessary training and support to help you develop the skills required to thrive as a Bank Activities Coordinator. A warm, empathetic, and creative personality is more important, as you'll need to engage with residents and inspire them to participate in activities.
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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