Job summary
As a Bank Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables the organization to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for their residents. The role involves devising imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, with the aim of maximizing the residents' wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Bank Activities Coordinator at Barchester Healthcare is to help create a vibrant and engaging environment for the residents of their care homes. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and facilitating a range of activities, both within the home and in the local community, that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of the residents. This is an extremely rewarding role that requires a warm, empathetic and personable approach, as well as strong organizational skills and a driven mindset to ensure that all activities and events are well-executed. The candidate will need to get to know the residents and their families in order to develop tailored activity programs that promote overall wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating a network of care homes across the country. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and support to its residents, with a focus on celebrating life and promoting independence. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare takes the professional development of its staff seriously, offering a range of training and learning opportunities to support career progression.
Job description
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
Essential
1. No specific qualifications are required for this role, as the employer will provide the necessary training and support. However, previous experience in a similar role or working with the elderly would be an advantage.