Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Malton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month and Long Service

Job summary

Barchester care home is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create a stimulating environment and deliver exceptional care for residents. You will devise imaginative activities to suit each interest, building tailored programmes to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

Use planning and people skills to engage residents and families, with training provided to develop your abilities and progress within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and personable approach to residents.

Responsibilities

• Create imaginative, fun and motivational activities for residents.
• Tailor activity programmes to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
• Engage with residents and their families to understand interests and abilities.

Job description

Must be able to drive a mini bus.

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.