About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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.
Main duties of the job The role of Activities Assistant - Bank - Care Home at Barchester Healthcare in Exmouth is a temporary, part-time position offering flexible work. The main duties involve creating a stimulating environment and devising fun, imaginative, and motivational activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities. The aim is to enhance the wellbeing, independence, and social engagement of residents by getting to know them and their families. The ideal candidate will be warm, empathetic, and personable, with strong organizational skills and enthusiasm to inspire participation in activities. Experience in similar roles is beneficial but not mandatory as ample training and development opportunities are provided. The position is flexible, with varying hours and days of work, providing cover as needed.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare services in the UK, focusing on residential care and specialist care services. Their mission is to ensure excellent all-round care for their residents, supporting them to achieve maximum wellbeing and independence in a stimulating environment. Barchester emphasizes flexibility in roles and offers various learning and development opportunities to their staff, promoting continual growth and career advancement. Working at Barchester means becoming part of a team that strives for exceptional care standards, with a commitment to the ethos of celebrating life. They aim to create a community within their care homes that feels like a family.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 YOUYou'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 PACKAGEAs 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No specific qualifications required as training will be provided, though similar experience is advantageous.
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
Exmouth
EX8 4AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)