Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to enrich the lives of residents. In this rewarding role, you will design and implement engaging activities that celebrate life and foster a sense of community. Your warm and empathetic nature will help you connect with residents and their families, creating personalized programs that enhance wellbeing and independence. Join a supportive environment where your creativity and organizational skills will shine, and enjoy a competitive salary along with a sector-leading benefits package. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic, and personable with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in planning and coordinating activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging activities to enhance residents' wellbeing and social engagement.
• Get to know residents and tailor activities to their interests.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Experience in Activities Coordination

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Shift Pattern - Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, occasional weekend working required for special events/open days that may fall on a weekend.
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:

1. Free training and development for all roles
2. Access to wellbeing and support tools
3. A range of retail discounts and savings
4. Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
5. ‘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.