Activities Assistant - Bank - Care Home

NHS; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Free access to learning and development

Job summary

NHS is hiring a Bank Activities Coordinator in East Grinstead. In this role, you will create and run engaging activities, ensuring residents enjoy a vibrant and supportive environment. You'll work closely with residents, families, and the care team to plan tailored programs that enhance wellbeing and social engagement.

This position offers competitive pay and flexibility in hours. Experience is valued, but a warm approach and strong organizational skills are key. Training is provided, making it accessible for those new to the field.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and personable.
• Organisational skills and a driven mindset.
• Experience in activities or care is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design tailored activity programmes for residents.
• Plan and run activities in the home and community.
• Coordinate with the care team for resident support.

Skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

As a Bank Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you will help create a stimulating environment that enables the delivery of exceptional all‑round care and support for residents. Our ethos is centered on celebrating life, so you will devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, maximising wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

Responsibilities

You will get to know residents and their families and then design tailored activity programmes. Your role will include planning and running activities both within the home and in the local community, inspiring residents and staff to get involved, and coordinating with the care team to ensure activities support the residents’ health and wellbeing. Training will be provided, so prior experience is beneficial but not essential.

Rewards Package

Competitive pay, flexibility with hours and days, and free access to learning and development opportunities.

Bank Position Details

You will cover leave (annual or sick) on a hourly/bank basis; the hours and days you work will vary accordingly.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and personable.
• Organisational skills and a driven mindset to get things done.
• Experience in activities or care is beneficial but not essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure there are no previous convictions that would impede the role.