Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools access

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Workplace Pension scheme (3% employer)

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking an Activities Coordinator to help create a stimulating environment at a Barchester care home. You will devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities to suit residents' interests and abilities, spending time with residents and families to tailor activity programmes that maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

This rewarding role requires warmth, empathy and a collaborative approach to involve staff and the local community in

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and personable.
• Strong organisational skills and a driven mindset.
• Willingness to training and develop skills for progression.

Responsibilities

• Help create imaginative, fun and motivational activities for residents.
• Devise tailored activity programmes to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

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 maximise 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:

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• Free training and development for all roles

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• Access to wellbeing and support tools

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• A range of retail discounts and savings

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• Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend\' bonus scheme

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• 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.