Activities Coordinator - Care Home

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 residents. The role involves devising imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, with the aim of maximizing residents' wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

Main duties of the job

The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for planning and implementing a range of activities and events that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of the care home's residents. This will involve getting to know the residents and their families, and then creating tailored activity programmes that promote their overall wellbeing and social engagement. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to inspire both residents and staff to participate in the activities.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered care. The organization is committed to creating a positive and enriching environment for its residents, with a strong emphasis on promoting their independence, social interactions, and overall quality of life.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As 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 YOU You'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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience in a similar role or working with the elderly would be desirable. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, and a passion for enhancing the lives of the residents.

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.