Job summary
This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working as a Bank Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home. You'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables the delivery of exceptional all-round care and support for the residents. The role involves devising imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, with the aim of maximizing the wellbeing, independence and social engagement of the residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Activities Assistant, you'll be responsible for helping to devise and deliver a range of activities that celebrate life and engage the residents. This includes getting to know the residents and their families, and then creating tailored activity programmes that focus on improving their overall wellbeing. You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable, with strong organisational skills and a driven mindset to ensure things get done. Your creative approach and infectious enthusiasm will inspire both residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes across the country. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for its employees. As an organisation, Barchester takes the growth and development of its staff seriously, offering a range of training and progression opportunities.
Details
Date posted
25 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.01 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Sydenham
SE26 6BQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Activities Assistant 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 a Bank 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 YOUYou'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as a Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Activities Assistant 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 a Bank 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 YOUYou'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as a Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* No specific qualifications are required, as Barchester will provide the necessary training. However, relevant experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* No specific qualifications are required, as Barchester will provide the necessary training. However, relevant experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Sydenham
SE26 6BQ
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Sydenham
SE26 6BQ
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