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Barchester Healthcare

Activities Coordinator - Care Home

The closing date is 18 May 2026

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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 the residents. Your role will involve devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability to celebrate life and maximize the residents' wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.

Main duties of the job

The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for planning and delivering a wide range of activities and events that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of the residents. This includes organizing group activities, outings, and one-on-one engagements to promote physical, cognitive, and social stimulation. The role requires excellent organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to build strong relationships with residents and their families.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and specialist care services in the UK. With a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered care, the organization operates over 200 care homes across the country, providing a range of services including residential, nursing, and dementia care. Barchester is committed to investing in its staff, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities to support their growth and career progression.

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.18 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1476266766

Job locations

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Huntingdon

PE29 7AF


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'

Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%

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'

Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%

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

  • No specific qualifications are required, but relevant experience in a similar role or in the care sector would be advantageous. The successful candidate should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a warm and empathetic personality, and a creative, driven mindset to inspire residents and staff.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but relevant experience in a similar role or in the care sector would be advantageous. The successful candidate should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a warm and empathetic personality, and a creative, driven mindset to inspire residents and staff.

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/

Huntingdon

PE29 7AF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Huntingdon

PE29 7AF


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

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.18 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1476266766

Job locations

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Huntingdon

PE29 7AF


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