As an Activities Coordinator 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 residents' wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.
Main duties of the job
The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for getting to know the residents and their families, and then creating tailored activities programmes focused on enhancing their overall wellbeing. The role requires strong organisational skills, a driven mindset, and an infectious enthusiasm to inspire both residents and staff to participate in activities within the home and in the local community. A UK driving licence is also required as the Activities Coordinator will need to take the residents out in a minibus.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to residents. The company is committed to creating a positive and enriching environment for both residents and staff, with a focus on celebrating life and promoting independence and social engagement.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUYou'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. You'll also need to hold a UK driving licence as you will be required to take our residents out in a minibus.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn 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'
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.
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Qualifications
* No specific qualifications are required, but any previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage. Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training and development opportunities to help the successful candidate progress their career.
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.
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