Activities Coordinator - Care Home
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Activities Coordinator - Care Home
As an 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. The role involves devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that cater to diverse interests and abilities, with the goal of maximizing the residents' wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.
Job summary
As an 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. The role involves devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities that cater to diverse interests and abilities, with the goal of maximizing the residents' wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.
Main duties of the job
Your organizational skills, driven mindset, infectious enthusiasm, and creative approach will be essential in this rewarding role. You'll get to know the residents and their families, and then create tailored activity programs to meet their needs. While prior experience is ideal, it's not essential, as [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] will provide the necessary training and support to develop your skills and advance your career.
About us
[Employer hidden] is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. With a focus on delivering exceptional care and support, the organization is committed to creating a positive and enriching environment for both residents and staff.
Details
Date posted
18 April 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.91 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number
1490789604
Job locations
[Employer hidden]
Herne Bay
CT6 5DN
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT 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'
Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%
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.
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Job responsibilities
ABOUT 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'
Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No specific qualifications are required, but a warm, empathetic, and personable demeanor, as well as strong organizational and creative skills, are essential for this role.
Qualifications
Essential
- No specific qualifications are required, but a warm, empathetic, and personable demeanor, as well as strong organizational and creative skills, are essential for this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
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Herne Bay
CT6 5DN
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/
Employer details
Employer name
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Address
[Employer hidden]
Herne Bay
CT6 5DN
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/
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Details
Date posted
18 April 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.91 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number
1490789604
Job locations
[Employer hidden]
Herne Bay
CT6 5DN
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