About this role
Job summary This position as an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home involves creating a lively and stimulating environment for residents. It is a temporary role based in Pevensey, where the key responsibility is to conceptualize and execute engaging activities that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of the residents. The role emphasizes enhancing the well-being, independence, and social engagement of individuals through imaginative programs. While prior experience in a similar role is advantageous, it is not mandatory as the organization provides ample training and development opportunities to help advance your career. Flexibility in work hours is also a feature of this job.
Main duties of the job As a Bank Activities Coordinator, you will be instrumental in fostering an engaging atmosphere that promotes exceptional care and support for our residents. This role involves designing fun, imaginative, and motivational activities tailored to residents preferences and abilities. A significant part of your role includes understanding the needs of residents and their families to develop personalized activity programs. The position requires warmth, empathy, and strong organizational skills to inspire both residents and staff. While similar past experiences are valued, substantial training will be provided to help develop necessary skills and support career growth.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the foremost healthcare providers in the UK, placing a strong emphasis on celebrating life and creating meaningful experiences for residents. They prioritize flexible working arrangements and offer numerous free learning and development opportunities, showcasing their commitment to staff growth and career advancement. The organization's ethos revolves around delivering quality care, comparable to what one would expect for their own loved ones, affirming its reputation as a rewarding workplace. Barchester provides an environment where employees can use their skills effectively to contribute to the well-being and fulfillment of lives within the care home.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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
Similar experience in activities coordination is beneficial but not essential. Training will be provided.
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
Pevensey
BN24 5NU
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)