Creative Activities Coordinator

Barchester Healthcare; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; 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

Long Service Awards

Workplace Pension scheme with 3%

And so much more!

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant to deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities for residents at a care home. You will help residents pursue interests, participate in social events and outings, and support independence with a person-centred approach.

You don't need prior experience; a sense of fun, creativity and empathy are key. The role offers development opportunities through courses and a rewarding environment to enrich residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Sense of fun and creativity to engage residents.
• Ability to encourage and motivate others.
• Genuine interest in the people we support.
• Willingness to develop skills through available courses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities and events.
• Support residents to participate in social activities and outings.
• Help residents live as independently as possible with involvement from family and community.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive activity programme across the home.

Skills

Creativity

Empathy

People skills

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant to deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities for residents at a care home. You will help residents pursue interests, participate in social events and outings, and support independence with a person-centred approach.

You don't need prior experience; a sense of fun, creativity and empathy are key. The role offers development opportunities through courses and a rewarding environment to enrich residents' lives.