Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester-Healthcare; Fareham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee awards

Pension scheme

Job summary

Barchester care home is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create a stimulating environment for residents and tailor activities to individual interests and abilities, maximising wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

You'll spend time getting to know residents and their families, then design tailored activity programmes and lead activities in the home and local community, with training provided to progress your career.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and personable approach.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Create imaginative activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
• Develop tailored activity programmes to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
• Get to know residents and families to build meaningful engagement within the home and community.

Skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

Communication

Creativity

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!

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