Activities Lead - Care Home

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  • Bromley, Greater London
  • £14.87 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
As an Activities Lead 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. You will be responsible for updating the home's social media platforms and creating community links. Your role will involve devising imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability to celebrate life and maximize the well-being, independence and social engagement of the residents.Main duties of the jobThe Activities Lead will be responsible for planning and organizing a range of activities for the care home residents. This includes creating tailored activity programs, engaging with the local community, and updating the home's social media platforms. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work closely with the residents and their families to understand their needs and interests. The successful candidate will have a warm and empathetic personality, and the creativity to inspire both residents and staff to participate in activities.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care. With a focus on celebrating life and supporting the independence and well-being of their residents, Barchester seeks to create a vibrant, enriching environment in their care homes.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£14.87 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1374784727Job locationsBarchester HealthcareBromleyBR2 7BXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs an Activities Lead 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. You will be computer literate and able to work closely with our community engagement team to create community links and showcase our Home, you will also be responsible for updating the homes social media platforms. 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 Lead. 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. You'll also need to hold a UK driving licence as you will be required to take our residents out in a minibus.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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs an Activities Lead 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. You will be computer literate and able to work closely with our community engagement team to create community links and showcase our Home, you will also be responsible for updating the homes social media platforms. 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 Lead. 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. You'll also need to hold a UK driving licence as you will be required to take our residents out in a minibus.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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • No specific qualifications are required, but the role would suit someone with previous experience in a similar position or in the care/activities sector. The successful candidate will need to hold a UK driving license as they will be required to take residents out in a minibus.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • No specific qualifications are required, but the role would suit someone with previous experience in a similar position or in the care/activities sector. The successful candidate will need to hold a UK driving license as they will be required to take residents out in a minibus.

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