Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Workplace Pension scheme

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in Chester, SC is seeking an Activities Coordinator to design and run engaging activities for residents, promoting wellbeing, independence and social interaction. You will tailor programmes to individual interests and abilities, working closely with families and staff to create a vibrant, supportive environment.

You’ll be warm, empathetic and organized, with a creative approach that inspires participation in activities both inside the home and in the local community.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and personable demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills to plan engaging activities.
• Creative approach to design varied resident activities.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Create imaginative, fun and motivational activities for residents.
• Develop tailored activity programmes to maximise wellbeing and independence.
• Engage residents in social and community activities within the home and locally.
• Get to know residents and their families to tailor activities accordingly.

Skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Planning abilities

Job description

About The Role

As an Activities Coordinator 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. 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.

About You

You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as an Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
• Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%
• And so much more!

If you'd like to use your planning and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.