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. 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 PACKAGE As well as competiti
Main duties of the job This job involves creating a stimulating environment in a care home, focusing on devising activities that support residents' care and support. Part of the role includes getting to know residents and their families to create personalized activity programs. The role is casual and part-time, offering flexibility as activities coordinators work on an as-needed basis. Emphasis is on having a warm, empathetic personality with strong organizational skills and enthusiasm for involving residents and staff in activities. Previous experience is ideal but not essential, as training and development opportunities are provided. The company values growth and is one of the leading healthcare providers in the UK, offering competitive pay and free learning opportunities.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with a strong presence in the realm of care homes. The company is committed to providing quality care and support, aiming to create a stimulating and engaging environment for its residents. It values celebrating life and offers roles that are flexible and rewarding, focusing on the personal and professional growth of its employees. By providing ample training and development opportunities, Barchester Healthcare takes the career progress of its staff seriously. The company also emphasizes the importance of tailoring activities to maximize the wellbeing, independence, and social engagement of the residents, making it a rewarding place to work for those interested in developing and exercising their planning and people skills.
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
Any similar experience in activities coordination or working with elderly is beneficial, but not essential.
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)