About this role
Job summary The Activities Coordinator role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in York is a rewarding opportunity to create a stimulating environment and plan engaging activities that enhance the well-being, independence, and social engagement of residents. The successful candidate will need to be warm, empathetic, and personable, with strong organizational skills and a creative approach to inspire residents and staff.
Main duties of the job As an Activities Coordinator, you'll be responsible for devising and implementing imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of the residents. This involves getting to know the residents and their families to create tailored activity programmes that focus on maximizing their well-being, independence, and social engagement. You'll work closely with the care home team to ensure the delivery of exceptional all-round care and support for the residents.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK, committed to delivering personalized care and supporting residents to live fulfilling lives. With a focus on celebrating life, the organization values creativity, empathy, and a driven mindset to create a positive and enriching environment for both residents and staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUYou'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 PACKAGEIn 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'
Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%
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
While previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, it is not essential, as Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training and support to help you develop your skills and progress your 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
York
YO19 4QT
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)