Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools access

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Workplace Pension scheme

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an Activities Coordinator for a part-time role at a care home in the UK. You will help design imaginative activities, spend time with residents and their families, and tailor programmes to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

The role requires warmth, empathy, and strong organisational skills, with training provided to develop skills and advance your career within the organisation. A full driving license and minibus experience are needed.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and personable approach to residents.
• Strong organisational skills and proactive mindset.
• Minibus driving and a full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Create imaginative, fun and motivational activities for residents.
• Get to know residents and families to tailor activity programmes.
• Develop activities within the home and in the local community to boost wellbeing and social engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

People-focused

Job description

This vacancy is part time - 25 hours per week, alternate weekends required. Minibus driving will also be a requirement so you will need to hold a full driving license

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!

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.