Activities Assistant - Bank - Care Home

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  • Waltham Abbey, Essex
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
As a Bank 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, focusing on maximizing everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement.Main duties of the jobThe job involves getting to know the residents and their families, and then creating tailored activities programmes. You'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable, with strong organizational skills and a driven mindset. Your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community.About usBarchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes and supporting people with a range of healthcare needs. The company is committed to providing the highest quality care and support, and takes the growth and development of its employees seriously.DetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.71 an hourContractBankWorking patternFlexible workingReference number1364480748Job locationsBarchester HealthcareWaltham AbbeyEN9 3JYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease note that the rate of pay advertised is inclusive of the bank worker enhancement.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank 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 a Bank 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 a Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.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 responsibilitiesPlease note that the rate of pay advertised is inclusive of the bank worker enhancement.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank 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 a Bank 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 a Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.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
  • Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential as training will be provided to help you develop your skills and progress your career.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential as training will be provided to help you develop your skills and progress your career.

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