Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Bourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all;

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month and Long Service

Pension scheme with employer 3%

Job summary

Barchester care home is seeking an Activities Coordinator to design and deliver stimulating activities that enhance residents’ wellbeing, independence and social engagement. You will build strong relationships with residents and their families to tailor engaging programmes in the home and local community.

The role offers rewarding work, with training and development, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, employee recognition schemes and a contributory pension.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and personable demeanor.
• Strong organisational skills and drive to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities for residents.
• Tailor activity programmes to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
• Get to know residents and their families to tailor plans.

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 maximiseing 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.