Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

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Job summary

As an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables the delivery of exceptional all-round care and support for residents. The role involves devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, with the goal of maximizing the wellbeing, independence, and social engagement of the residents.

Main duties of the job

The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for planning and delivering a range of activities that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of the residents. This includes getting to know the residents and their families, creating tailored activity programs, and encouraging participation from both the residents and staff. The role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and a warm, empathetic approach to working with the elderly.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered care. The company operates over 200 care homes across the country, employing a skilled and dedicated workforce to ensure the best possible outcomes for their residents.

Date posted

11 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1171732686

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Ross-on-Wye

HR9 7BQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Shift Pattern - Monday-Friday 9-5 - flexibility with weekends also required. 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: 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.

8765.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Shift Pattern - Monday-Friday 9-5 - flexibility with weekends also required. 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: 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.

8765.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • While previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, it is not essential. Barchester Healthcare provides comprehensive training and development opportunities to support the growth and progression of their employees.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • While previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, it is not essential. Barchester Healthcare provides comprehensive training and development opportunities to support the growth and progression of their employees.

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

Ross-on-Wye

HR9 7BQ


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Ross-on-Wye

HR9 7BQ


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

11 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1171732686

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Ross-on-Wye

HR9 7BQ


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