Creative Activities Coordinator for Resident Enrichment

Barchester Healthcare; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant for our Sunderland care home. You will deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to residents, helping them pursue their interests and stay engaged with family and the local community.

No specific experience is required, but a sense of fun and empathy is essential. You will contribute to a broad activities programme, attend outings and events, and help residents live as independently as possible, supported by courses to build

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; a sense of fun, creativity and the ability to encourage others is important.
• Enthusiastic and empathetic; an interest in the people we support helps you excel.
• There are courses available to build confidence and develop your skills during the role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to residents.
• Support residents to live independently and engage with family, friends and the local community.
• Contribute to an entertainment and activities programme covering outings, events and pastimes.

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant for our Sunderland care home. You will deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to residents, helping them pursue their interests and stay engaged with family and the local community.

No specific experience is required, but a sense of fun and empathy is essential. You will contribute to a broad activities programme, attend outings and events, and help residents live as independently as possible, supported by courses to build