Barchester Healthcare

Activities Coordinator - Care Home

The closing date is 25 August 2025

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Job summary

The Activities Coordinator role at Barchester Care Home involves creating a stimulating environment and designing engaging activities to support the well-being, independence, and social engagement of the residents. The role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to build meaningful connections with the residents and their families.

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a diverse range of activities that cater to the interests and abilities of the residents. This includes planning and facilitating both indoor and outdoor activities, collaborating with the local community, and ensuring that the activities promote the overall well-being of the residents. The role also involves getting to know the residents and their families to tailor the activities accordingly.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care. The company is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for its residents, with a focus on promoting their independence, social engagement, and overall well-being.

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1332985678

Job locations

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Woking

GU23 7DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • While previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, it is not essential. Barchester Care Home will provide the necessary training and support to help you develop your skills and progress your career within the organization.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • While previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, it is not essential. Barchester Care Home will provide the necessary training and support to help you develop your skills and progress your career within the organization.

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

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Woking

GU23 7DJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Woking

GU23 7DJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1332985678

Job locations

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Woking

GU23 7DJ


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