Activities Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Wouldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Free learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is looking for a Bank Activities Coordinator to join their team in Wouldham, UK. This role involves creating a stimulating environment for residents by devising imaginative activities tailored to their interests and abilities.

You will need to be warm and personable, with strong organisational skills and a creative approach to inspire staff and residents. Experience in a similar role is ideal but not essential as training will be provided.

Competitive pay and opportunities for development are part of the rewards package.

Qualifications

• Warm and personable attitude necessary for engaging with residents.
• Organisational skills for planning activities and schedules.
• Previous experience in a similar role is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create imaginative activities that suit every interest and ability.
• Get to know residents and their families to tailor activities.
• Encourage involvement in activities both within the home and locally.

Skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Creative approach

People skills

Job description

Due to the property's location and the limited availability of public transport in the area, it is preferable that the candidate possesses a valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

About the Role

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.

Bank Position Details

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.