Activities Lead - Care Home

Barchester Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care home provider in Reading is seeking an Activities Lead to create stimulating programs for residents, foster community engagement, and manage social media. Ideal candidates will be warm, creative, and organised, with a passion for enhancing residents' wellbeing through dedicated activities. Comprehensive training and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic, and personable.
• Organisational skills with a driven mindset.
• Ability to inspire residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored activities programmes for residents.
• Work with community engagement team to create links.
• Update home's social media platforms.

Skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Creativity

Social media management

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Activities Lead 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. You will be computer literate and able to work closely with our community engagement team to create community links and showcase our Home, you will also be responsible for updating the homes social media platforms. 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 Lead. 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.

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.

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