Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Activities Coordinator to enrich the lives of residents through engaging activities. This role is not just about organizing events; it's about fostering a vibrant community where every resident feels valued and included. You'll have the opportunity to develop creative programs that enhance wellbeing and social engagement, all while receiving comprehensive training and support. If you have a passion for making a difference and possess the warmth and enthusiasm to inspire others, this is the perfect opportunity to join a rewarding environment that celebrates life and community spirit.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic, and personable with strong organizational skills.
• Creative approach to inspire residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored activities programs for residents' wellbeing.
• Devise imaginative and fun activities that suit various interests.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Creativity

Interpersonal Skills

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 maximising everyone’s wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

Every other weekend 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:

1. Free training and development for all roles
2. Access to wellbeing and support tools
3. A range of retail discounts and savings
4. Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
5. ‘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.