Activities Coordinator – Care Home

Overview

In this role you will craft engaging activities that enrich residents’ wellbeing and social life within a Barchester care home. You’ll get to know residents and their families to tailor programmes that suit diverse interests and abilities. The position supports the company’s ethos of celebrating life by driving imaginative, fun, and motivating experiences. You will collaborate with staff and the local community, bringing creativity and energy to daily care. A strong path for development is available through comprehensive training and progression opportunities.

Pay / Benefits

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• Retail discounts and savings
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards
• Long Service Awards’ and pension contributions from 3%

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating environment and deliver high-quality care through activities
• Devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities for diverse interests and abilities
• Build tailored activity programmes to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement
• Get to know residents and families to inform activity planning
• Inspire residents and staff to participate in activities within the home and the local community

Key requirements

• Warm, empathetic and personable demeanor
• Organisational skills and driven mindset
• Creative approach and infectious enthusiasm
• Training availability to develop skills and progress careers
• Disclosure and Barring Service check (CRB/DBS) requirement

• Empathy
• People skills
• Creativity
• Enthusiasm
• Communication
• Adaptability

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