Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Canterbury is looking for an Activities Coordinator to enhance the well-being of residents through imaginative activities. The role involves developing tailored programmes that promote social engagement and independence. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and an empathetic approach, with training provided for personal development. The position offers a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about care.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and personable approach to interactions.
• Ability to devise imaginative and fun activities.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement tailored activities programmes.
• Get to know residents and their families.
• Foster independence and social engagement among residents.

Skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

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 YOU

You’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 PACKAGE

In 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.