Activities Coordinator - Care Home

NHS; Chinnor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create fun and engaging activity programs that enhance the wellbeing of residents. This role involves getting to know the residents and their families, organizing activities that cater to varied interests. Applicants should be warm, creative, and possess strong organizational skills. Training is provided. The position offers competitive pay and an extensive benefits package including training, discounts, and rewards.

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 nature is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and a driven mindset.
• Ability to inspire residents and staff through creative activities.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored activity programs to enhance residents' wellbeing.
• Get to know residents and families to develop fitting activities.
• Manage and inspire participation in activities within the care home.

Skills

Organizational skills

Creativity

Empathy

Team collaboration

Job description

As an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables the delivery of exceptional all-round care and support for residents. Your role will involve devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, with the aim of maximizing the wellbeing, independence, and social engagement of the residents.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you'll be responsible for getting to know the residents and their families, and then creating tailored activity programmes that focus on enhancing their overall wellbeing and quality of life. Your organizational skills, creativity, and enthusiasm will be key in inspiring both residents and staff to participate in activities, both within the care home and in the local community.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services for older people in the UK. With a focus on person-centered care and a commitment to creating an enriching environment for residents, Barchester is dedicated to ensuring that every individual receives the support they need to live a fulfilling life.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUYou'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 PACKAGEIn 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.

Please note: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• While previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, it is not essential. Barchester will provide comprehensive training to help you develop the necessary skills and progress your career with the company.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.