Activities Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Job summary

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 the 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 job

The Activities Assistant role involves planning and delivering a range of activities and events to engage and stimulate the residents of the care home. This includes organizing outings, group activities, one-on-one sessions, and engaging the residents in hobbies and interests. The role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to build rapport with the residents and their families.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of care home services. They operate over 200 care homes across the country, offering residential, nursing, dementia, and specialist care. Barchester is committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care that promotes the independence and wellbeing of their residents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As 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 YOU You'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 PACKAGE As 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 Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a similar role or in the care sector would be advantageous. The successful candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and a genuine interest in improving the lives of the elderly.