Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Activities Coordinator to join their team at a beautiful new care home. This role is designed for someone who is warm, empathetic, and has a knack for organization. You will create engaging activities that celebrate life and enhance the well-being of residents. With a focus on fostering independence and social engagement, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you care for. The organization offers comprehensive training and a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about enriching lives through creative activities, this is the role for you.

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 and empathetic personality with strong organizational skills.
• Creative approach to devising engaging activities for residents.

Responsibilities

• Create imaginative and motivational activities for residents.
• Get to know residents and families to tailor activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Experience in Activities Coordination

Job description

Bayleaf Care Home is a beautiful newly built residential home situated in the picturesque town of Huntingdon. Due to open in June 2025, this stunning 60 bed premises will welcome new employees to site in May 2025.

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:

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.