About this role
Job summary 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
Main duties of the job As a Bank Activities Coordinator at Barchester Healthcare, you'll engage with residents to devise stimulating activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, fostering a lively environment that promotes wellbeing, independence, and social engagement. This flexible, part-time role is to cover staff absences and requires someone warm and empathetic, with strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset. Experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential, as comprehensive training is provided. This rewarding position allows you to positively impact residents' lives by helping them celebrate life through creative and motivational undertakings.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider in the UK offering extensive care services with a reputation for delivering high-quality care across various facilities, including care homes and hospitals. Known for its commitment to personalizing care to meet the specific needs of residents, Barchester Healthcare strives to provide an enriching environment that enhances the quality of life for those they serve. The organisation places a strong emphasis on employee development, providing numerous learning and growth opportunities within a supportive work setting to ensure their staff can deliver the best in health and social care.
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
No specific qualifications are required, although previous experience in engaging activities or care roles would be advantageous. Barchester Healthcare provides training.
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
Croydon
CR8 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)