About this role
Job summary Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate and attentive Activities Assistant to join their team at a care home in Chalfont St. Peter. This temporary position offers flexibility and an hourly rate of £14.80. The role requires creating engaging and stimulating activities for residents, focusing on their wellbeing, independence, and social engagement. As a part-time role, it's perfect for those seeking casual work. The organisation is dedicated to learning and development, providing ample training opportunities for employees to advance in their careers.
Main duties of the job As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will be responsible for creating a stimulating environment that ensures exceptional care and support for residents. You'll devise imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that cater to all interests and abilities. Building relationships with residents and their families will be crucial to developing tailored activities programs that enhance wellbeing and social engagement. Ideal candidates will be warm, empathetic, and organized, with enthusiasm that inspires both residents and staff. Prior experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider dedicated to ensuring high-quality care akin to what one would expect for their loved ones. Valuing employee growth, Barchester offers competitive pay, flexible roles, and numerous learning and development opportunities. The organisation is also committed to celebrating life within care homes, ensuring that each resident enjoys activities that support their independence and wellbeing. With a focus on comprehensive care, Barchester Healthcare promotes a supportive and engaging environment for both staff and residents.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Prior experience in similar roles is beneficial but not mandatory. The role requires warm and empathetic individuals with a creative mindset and strong organizational abilities. Enthusiasm and a capacity to inspire others are essential, along with a passion for improving the wellbeing and social engagement of residents.
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
Chalfont St. Peter
SL9 0QQ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)