About this role
Job summary This role is working 16 hours per week 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 si
Main duties of the job The Activities Coordinator position at Barchester Healthcare involves working 16 hours per week and creating a stimulating environment for residents. The role includes planning imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of residents. Employees will have the opportunity to form relationships with residents and their families to create personalized activities that enhance residents well-being and social engagement. Applicants should be warm, empathetic, and organized individuals with a passion for inspiring others. No specific experience is required as training will be provided.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a care home provider that emphasizes celebrating life by delivering exceptional care and support to their residents. They focus on maximizing residents' well-being, independence, and social engagement through a variety of tailored activities. Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive pay rate and a sector-leading benefits package that includes free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and various employee rewards. The organisation values planning and people skills to ensure a high-quality care experience similar to what one would desire for their loved ones.
Job description Job responsibilities
This role is working 16 hours per week
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
Warm, empathetic, and personable. Organisational skills with a driven mindset. Enthusiastic and creatively inspiring approach.
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.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)