Overview
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 is responsible for planning and organizing a range of activities for the care home residents, including within the home and in the local community. This involves getting to know the residents and their families, and then creating tailored activity programmes that address their individual needs and interests. The role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to inspire both residents and staff to get involved.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to providing a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment for their residents, with a focus on celebrating life and supporting independence. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for training and career development.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience in a similar role or working with the elderly would be ideal. The successful candidate will need to be warm, empathetic and personable, with strong organizational and creative skills.
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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