Activities Coordinator - Care Home

NHS

  • Woking, Surrey
  • £15.50 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
As an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables the care home to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for its residents. Your role will involve devising imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability, with the aim of maximizing the residents' wellbeing, independence and social engagement.Main duties of the jobThe Activities Coordinator will be responsible for planning and delivering a range of engaging activities for the care home residents. This includes getting to know the residents and their families, understanding their interests and abilities, and then creating tailored activity programs. The role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to inspire both residents and staff to participate in the activities. While previous experience in a similar role is ideal, it is not essential as the care home will provide the necessary training and support.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered care. The company operates over 200 care homes across the country and is committed to creating a positive and enriching environment for its residents.DetailsDate posted07 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£15.50 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1358592890Job locationshttps://jobs.barchester.com/WokingGU23 7DJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • No specific qualifications are required, but the ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a creative and enthusiastic approach to their work.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • No specific qualifications are required, but the ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a creative and enthusiastic approach to their work.

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