Activities Coordinator - Care Home

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Ashington is looking for an Activities Coordinator to create engaging activities aimed at enhancing residents' wellbeing and social engagement. The role aims to develop tailored activity programs, encouraging participation both in the home and the local community. The ideal candidate should be empathetic, organized, and enthusiastic, with the ability to inspire others. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Warm and personable with strong organisational abilities.
• Infectious enthusiasm to inspire residents and staff.
• Experience in care or similar roles is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create imaginative and engaging activities for residents.
• Build relationships with residents and families.
• Encourage participation in activities within the home and community.

Skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As 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 YOU

You'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 PACKAGE

In 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.