Job summary
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 getting to know the residents and their families, and then creating tailored activity programmes that focus on enhancing their overall wellbeing. This is an extremely rewarding role that requires strong organizational skills, a driven mindset, and the ability to inspire residents and staff with your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, with a focus on celebrating life and enabling them to live fulfilling and independent lives.
Job description
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.
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'
And so much more!
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. You'll need to be warm, empathetic, and personable to join the team as an Activities Coordinator. While similar experience would be ideal, it is not essential, as Barchester will provide the necessary training and support to help you develop your skills and progress your career with them.