Activities Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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.

Main duties of the job

This casual, part-time role offers flexible working as a Bank Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home where you'll help create a stimulating environment to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for residents. The role involves devising imaginative, fun, and motivational activities suitable for all interests and abilities. Part of the role includes getting to know residents and their families to develop tailored activities programmes aimed at maximizing wellbeing, independence, and social engagement. Being warm, empathetic, and personable is essential, as are organisational skills and a proactive mindset. Training and development opportunities are provided.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, committed to providing quality care and making a difference in the lives of their residents. Striving to deliver exceptional care within a vibrant and supportive environment, Barchester Healthcare prioritizes the well-being and growth of both their residents and staff. Their ethos, centered around celebrating life, ensures a motivated team working together. With a focus on professional development, Barchester offers a range of learning and development opportunities, enabling staff to progress in their careers while delivering the highest standard of care. Offering true flexibility in working hours, they value their employees' contributions.

Details

• Date posted: 12 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.89 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1508959791
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Fareham, PO15 5NZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 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.