About this role
Job summary The role of an Activities Coordinator at Barchester Healthcare involves creating a vibrant and stimulating environment in a care home setting. The primary goal is to enhance the overall wellbeing, independence, and social engagement of the residents through imaginative, fun, and motivational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities. The candidate will also focus on building relationships with residents and their families to ensure the activities are personalized and effective. This position requires strong organizational skills, a driven mindset, and a warm, empathetic personality to connect with residents and inspire participation in planned activities both within the care home and the wider community.
Main duties of the job 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. You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as an Activities Coordinator.
About us Barchester Healthcare is an organization that places a high value on providing exceptional care for its residents. The company prides itself on creating environments that foster celebration of life, emphasizing a holistic approach to care that includes both physical and emotional wellbeing. Barchester supports the professional development of its staff by providing comprehensive training and development opportunities. The organization is committed to rewarding dedication and excellence through a competitive pay rate and a robust benefits package, including a Golden Hello, retail discounts, and bonus schemes. Barchester aims to ensure all employees feel valued and motivated.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE-
A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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 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:
A £500 Golden Hello* 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No specific qualifications are required, but a similar experience would be ideal. The organization provides training and development opportunities.
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
Basingstoke
RG24 9UL
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)