Activities Lead: Community Engagement & Wellbeing

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards and Long

Workplace Pension scheme, withEmployer

Job summary

Barchester care home is seeking an Activities Lead to create a stimulating programme for residents and families. You’ll plan imaginative activities, work with the community engagement team, and update the home’s social media to showcase activities and events.

You’ll be warm, empathetic and organised, able to motivate staff and volunteers, develop tailored activity plans, and maximise wellbeing and social engagement for every resident.

Qualifications

• Experience in activity planning or similar care role.
• Ability to design inclusive, engaging programmes for diverse residents.
• Strong planning and communication skills with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Plan imaginative activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
• Collaborate with community groups to build local links.
• Update social media and showcase home events.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

People skills

Planning

Job description

Barchester care home is seeking an Activities Lead to create a stimulating programme for residents and families. You’ll plan imaginative activities, work with the community engagement team, and update the home’s social media to showcase activities and events.

You’ll be warm, empathetic and organised, able to motivate staff and volunteers, develop tailored activity plans, and maximise wellbeing and social engagement for every resident.