Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Gateshead is looking for an Activities Coordinator to create engaging activities for residents. The role requires an empathetic and organized individual who can tailor programs to enhance wellbeing and foster community engagement. Training will be provided, making this role suitable for both experienced coordinators and new entrants eager to develop their skills. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee rewards schemes

Qualifications

• Warm and personable character is essential.
• Ability to engage residents through activities.
• Willingness to undergo training for skill development.

Responsibilities

• Create imaginative activities to enhance residents' wellbeing.
• Get to know residents and tailor activity programs.
• Collaborate with staff to encourage participation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

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

• 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.