Job summary

As an Activities Lead 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. You will be responsible for updating the home's social media platforms, creating community links, and devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. This is an extremely rewarding role where you'll get to know the residents and their families, and create tailored activity programs focused on maximizing everyone's wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.

Main duties of the job

You'll need to be warm, empathetic, and personable to join us as an Activities Lead. Your organizational skills and driven mindset 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, as you'll receive the necessary training to develop your skills and progress your career with us.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. They operate a network of care homes and hospitals, delivering person-centered care and support to thousands of individuals. Barchester is committed to creating an environment where residents can thrive, providing a range of services and amenities to promote their wellbeing and independence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE 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 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 YOU You'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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications are required, but relevant experience in a similar role would be beneficial.