Barchester Healthcare

Activities Coordinator - Care Home

The closing date is 06 September 2025

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Job summary

The role of an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home is to create a stimulating environment that enables the delivery of exceptional all-round care and support for the residents. The focus is on designing imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of the residents, with the aim of maximizing their wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for devising and implementing tailored activity programs that engage the residents and their families. This involves getting to know the residents, understanding their preferences and needs, and then creating activities that are both enjoyable and beneficial. You will need to be warm, empathetic, and personable, with strong organizational skills and a driven mindset to ensure that activities are planned and executed effectively. The role may involve some weekend work and the ability to drive a minibus to take residents on outings.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a reputation for delivering high-quality care and support to its residents. The organization is committed to creating a stimulating and engaging environment that celebrates the lives of its residents, and the Activities Coordinator role is crucial in achieving this goal.

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1341390986

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bristol

BS15 1PN


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.

This position will require some weekend working on a rota basis, we also prefer if you can drive in order to take the residents on outings using our minibus. 9-5, 5 days out of 7.

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 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.

This position will require some weekend working on a rota basis, we also prefer if you can drive in order to take the residents on outings using our minibus. 9-5, 5 days out of 7.

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 ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the role.
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 ensure that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the role.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Bristol

BS15 1PN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Bristol

BS15 1PN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1341390986

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bristol

BS15 1PN


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