Resident Activities Coordinator: Inspire & Engage Residents

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; South Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Workplace Pension 3%

Job summary

The Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home delivers imaginative, fun and varied activities to help residents enjoy an engaging and fulfilling environment. You will support an entertainment and activities programme covering pastimes, social activities, outings and events to foster independence and community involvement.

No specific experience is required; enthusiasm, creativity and empathy are valued, with training opportunities to develop your skills further.

Qualifications

• No specific experience required.
• Sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others.
• Enthusiastic and empathetic attitude toward residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities for residents.
• Help residents stay independent and engage with family and community.
• Lead an activity programme including social activities, outings and events.

Skills

Creativity

Empathy

Motivation

People skills

Job description

The Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home delivers imaginative, fun and varied activities to help residents enjoy an engaging and fulfilling environment. You will support an entertainment and activities programme covering pastimes, social activities, outings and events to foster independence and community involvement.

No specific experience is required; enthusiasm, creativity and empathy are valued, with training opportunities to develop your skills further.