NHS

Activities Coordinator - Care Home


PayCompetitive
LocationBanbury/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0177-25-4144?language=en&page=1242&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

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

      Main duties of the job

      You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join the team as an Activities Coordinator. Your strong organizational skills and driven mindset will ensure that you always get things done and make things happen. Your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire the residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Although previous similar experience would be ideal, it is not essential as the organization will provide the necessary training to develop your skills and progress your career.

      About us

      Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care to its residents. The organization values its employees and provides a range of benefits and rewards, including competitive pay, training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

      Details

      Date posted

      28 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £13.93 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      1289902246

      Job locations

      Barchester Healthcare

      Banbury

      OX15 6EH


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      ABOUT THE ROLE

      Shift Pattern - Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, occasional weekend working required for special events/open days that may fall on a weekend. 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 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.

      8765.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      ABOUT THE ROLE

      Shift Pattern - Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, occasional weekend working required for special events/open days that may fall on a weekend. 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 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.

      8765.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience in a similar role or in the care industry would be highly advantageous.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience in a similar role or in the care industry would be highly advantageous.

      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Barchester Healthcare

      Address

      Barchester Healthcare

      Banbury

      OX15 6EH


      Employer's website

      https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Barchester Healthcare

      Address

      Barchester Healthcare

      Banbury

      OX15 6EH


      Employer's website

      https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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