Activities Coordinator - Care Home

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Odiham is seeking an Activities Coordinator to create stimulating activities for residents, maximizing their wellbeing and engagement. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, creativity, and organizational abilities. Prior experience is beneficial but not required as training will be provided. This rewarding role involves engaging with residents and families to tailor activities, ensuring a vibrant community atmosphere within the care home.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is ideal but not essential.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and creativity.
• Passion for improving residents' lives is important.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a variety of activities for residents.
• Get to know residents and their families to tailor activities.
• Inspire residents and staff to participate in activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Empathy

Motivational abilities

Job description

The Activities Coordinator role at a Barchester care home involves creating a stimulating environment that enables the delivery of exceptional all-round care and support for residents. The role focuses on devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, with the aim of maximizing the residents' wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning and implementing a variety of activities for the care home residents. This includes getting to know the residents and their families, understanding their interests and abilities, and then creating tailored activity programs. You will need to have excellent organizational skills, a driven mindset, and the ability to inspire both residents and staff to participate in the activities, both within the home and in the local community.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. With over 200 care homes and 10,000 employees, Barchester is committed to delivering exceptional care and creating a stimulating environment for their residents. The company offers a competitive rewards package, including training and development opportunities, employee benefits, and recognition programs.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• While previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, it is not essential. Barchester will provide the necessary training and support to help you develop your skills and progress your career with the company. You should possess strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and a passion for improving the lives of the residents.

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.