Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; York (York County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Workplace Pension scheme

Company pension 3%

Job summary

A leading care home provider in York seeks an Activities Coordinator to create engaging activities that enhance residents' wellbeing and independence. You will work closely with residents and their families to develop tailored programs that suit various interests. The ideal candidate will be warm and empathetic, with strong organizational skills and a creative mindset. This rewarding role includes comprehensive training and numerous benefits, making it a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about care.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic, and personable approach to residents.
• Strong organizational skills and driven mindset.
• Creative approach to activities planning.

Responsibilities

• Devise imaginative and motivating activities for residents.
• Get to know residents and their families for tailored activities.
• Encourage social engagement within the home and community.

Skills

Organizational skills

Warm and empathetic

Creativity

Community engagement

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.