Activities Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Training and development

Job summary

Barchester Care Home is seeking a Bank Activities Coordinator to support residents with engaging, imaginative activities and tailored programmes. The role is casual, part-time, offering flexible hours as required to cover shifts across the home and potentially other local locations.

You will work with residents and their families to promote wellbeing, social engagement and independence, with training provided to develop your skills and progress within the team.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and personable.
• Strong organisational skills and drive.
• Willing to undergo training to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities suited to residents' interests and abilities.
• Create tailored activity programmes to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
• Engage with residents, families and staff to support meaningful participation in activities.

Job description

This is a Bank position, offering shifts as and when requiredto support the needs of the home. There may also be an opportunity to join our Bank Pool, giving you access to additional shifts across other local homes in the area. A full driving licence and access to your own transport would be desirable, as shifts may be available across different locations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 a Bank 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 YOU

You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as a Bank 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 PACKAGE

As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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.