Activities Coordinator – Care Home

Company: National Health Service
Apply for the Activities Coordinator – Care Home
Location: Herne Bay
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will create a stimulating environment in a Barchester care home, delivering engaging activities that reflect residents’ interests and abilities. You will get to know residents and their families, then design tailored programmes to maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement. You work with cross-functional teams to inspire participation and support across the home and local community. This is an opportunity to contribute to a people‑centred, life‑enhancing care environment with training and career development available.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Free training and development
  • Wellbeing and support tools
  • Retail discounts and savings
  • Refer a Friend bonus
  • Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards

Responsibilities

  • Create a stimulating environment to deliver high-quality care and support
  • Devise imaginative, fun, and motivational activities suited to residents’ interests and abilities
  • Meet residents and families to tailor activities programmes
  • Maximise wellbeing, independence and social engagement through planned activities
  • Inspire participation from residents and staff in home and community activities

Key requirements

  • Warmth and empathy
  • Organisational skills
  • Driven mindset with ability to get things done
  • Experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential (training provided)
  • Warmth
  • Empathy
  • Personable
  • Creative
  • Organisational
  • Driven/motivated

…

Posted: September 17th, 2026