Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Pension contributions

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create a stimulating, person-centred activities programme for residents in our care home.

You'll plan imaginative, fun activities that suit diverse interests, get to know residents and families, and tailor programmes to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement. Training is provided to develop your skills and progress your career with us.

Qualifications

• Experience in activities coordination or similar role is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to develop skills through provided training.

Responsibilities

• Devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities for residents.
• Plan tailored activity programmes to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
• Engage with residents and families to understand interests and needs.
• Collaborate with staff to run activities in-home and in the local community.

Skills

Planning

People skills

Empathy

Organisation

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'

Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%

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.