Barchester Healthcare

Activities Coordinator - Care Home

The closing date is 11 April 2026

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. Your role will involve devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, with the goal of maximizing residents' wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.

Main duties of the job

The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for planning and coordinating a range of activities and events for residents, both within the care home and in the local community. This includes getting to know the residents and their families to create tailored activity programs. The successful candidate will need strong organizational skills, a driven mindset, and an infectious enthusiasm to inspire residents and staff to participate.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. With over 200 care homes and specialist services across England, Scotland, and Wales, they are committed to delivering exceptional care that enables residents to live fulfilling lives.

Details

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1461468299

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Brentwood

CM13 1AQ


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.

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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.

8765

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience in a similar role would be ideal. The employer will provide the necessary training and development opportunities to support the successful candidate in their career progression.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience in a similar role would be ideal. The employer will provide the necessary training and development opportunities to support the successful candidate in their career progression.

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

Brentwood

CM13 1AQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Brentwood

CM13 1AQ


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

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1461468299

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Brentwood

CM13 1AQ


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