Activities Lead - Care Home - Stone

Barchester Limited; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Walton On The Hill is seeking an Activities Lead to create engaging activities for residents. You will develop enjoyable programs, collaborate with the community, and manage social media content. This role requires creativity, empathy, and strong organisational skills. Full training will be provided, and this position offers a competitive salary and sector-leading benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic, and personable approach.
• Strong organisational skills and driven mindset.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to inspire participation.
• Comfortable using computers and social media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver motivational activities.
• Collaborate with the community engagement team.
• Update and manage social media platforms.
• Get to know residents and tailor activity programmes.

Skills

Empathetic approach

Organisational skills

Creativity

Computer literacy

Motivational skills

Job description

Overview

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 home’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability.
• Collaborate with the community engagement team to create community links and showcase the Home.
• Update and manage the home’s social media platforms.
• Get to know residents and their families to tailor activity programmes that maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
• Contribute to a warm, empathetic, and personable atmosphere within the home and with staff and residents.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Warm, empathetic and personable approach.
• Strong organisational skills and a driven mindset; ability to get things done and make things happen.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to activities to inspire participation.
• Comfort with using computers and social media; ability to work with the community engagement team.
• Relevant experience is ideal but not essential; full training will be provided to develop skills and progress your career.

Rewards Package

• Competitive rate of pay with sector-leading benefits and rewards package.
• Free training and development for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• A range of retail discounts and savings.
• Unlimited referrals with Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards.
• And so much more!