Activities Coordinator – Care Home Job Vacancy at NHS

Activities Coordinator – Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
Closing Date: 20 January 2025

Position Overview
Barchester Healthcare is seeking an Activities Coordinator to join one of its care homes and play a key role in fostering a vibrant and stimulating environment. This position is central to delivering exceptional, holistic care and support to residents. With a focus on celebrating life, the Activities Coordinator will create engaging, imaginative, and motivational activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

Primary Responsibilities
In this highly rewarding role, the Activities Coordinator will spend time building meaningful relationships with residents and their families to design customised activity programmes. These programmes will focus on enhancing residents’ overall wellbeing, promoting their independence, and encouraging social engagement. Responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing activity schedules that cater to a variety of interests and abilities.
• Building strong connections with residents and their families to ensure activities meet individual preferences.
• Inspiring and motivating both residents and staff to actively participate in planned activities.
• Organising activities within the care home as well as engaging with the local community to provide opportunities for social interaction.

About You
To thrive as an Activities Coordinator, you will need to be warm, empathetic, and personable. Strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to execute plans effectively are essential. Creativity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude are key to inspiring participation and fostering a lively environment. While prior experience in a similar role is beneficial, it is not required, as Barchester provides comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Key Attributes:

• A friendly, compassionate, and approachable demeanour.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing engaging activities.
• A passion for improving the lives of others.

Rewards and Benefits
Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive salary of £12.60 per hour and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Free training and career development opportunities for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• Discounts and savings across a wide range of retailers.
• Unlimited referrals through the “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme.
• Recognition programmes, including “Employee of the Month” awards and Long Service Awards.

Additional Perks:

• A supportive work environment that values quality care and staff development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives.

Qualifications
While experience in a similar role is advantageous, it is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for any previous criminal convictions.

About Barchester Healthcare
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK, operating over 200 care homes with a history of delivering exceptional care for more than 25 years. The organisation is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that promotes independence, social interaction, and wellbeing for its residents.

Location
Barchester Healthcare
Banbury, OX17 2JL

Contract and Working Pattern

• Permanent contract
• Options for full-time or part-time hours

How to Apply
For more information or to apply for this position, visit Barchester Healthcare’s website: www.barchester.com.

For enquiries, contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@barchester.com.

This role offers the chance to use your creativity, planning, and interpersonal skills in an organisation that values the same quality of care you would want for your loved ones. Join Barchester Healthcare and become part of a team committed to enriching the lives of its residents.