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 the residents. Your role will involve devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, focusing on maximizing the residents' wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.
Main duties of the job
The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for planning and organizing a variety of activities and events that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of the residents. This includes activities within the home and in the local community. The role requires excellent organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to engage with the residents and their families to understand their needs and preferences.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience in a similar role or in the care industry would be an advantage. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and a passion for enhancing the lives of older adults.
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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