Activities Coordinator - Care Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Workplace Pension 3%

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home to create engaging, person-centred activity programmes for residents. You will design imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, while building strong relationships with residents and their families.

You will need a full UK driving licence and a warm, empathetic approach. We provide training and a rewarding benefits package, including pension contributions and recognition

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and personable approach.
• Strong organisational skills and drive to get things done.
• Training provided to develop skills and progress your career.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored activities programmes focused on wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
• Devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities for all residents.
• Get to know residents and families to tailor engagement within the home and local community.

Skills

Empathy

Organisation

People skills

Job description

Please note- this is a permanent contract for 40 hours a week.

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.

*A full UK driving licence required*

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.

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