# Activities Assistant - Bank - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activities-assistant-bank-care-home/339fcafd-c2ee-4694-84cd-7609ee060e58 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activities-assistant-bank-care-home/339fcafd-c2ee-4694-84cd-7609ee060e58.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.51 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T16:02:42.607Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6153?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1512878328&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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 yo ### Main duties of the job As an Activities Assistant at Barchester care home, the role involves creating a stimulating environment for residents. This part-time role is flexible and casual, allowing for a work schedule that fits the assistant's availability. The assistant will devise creative and motivating activities for residents, tailored to their interests and abilities. This rewarding role includes knowing the residents and their families to craft activities that enhance wellbeing and independence. While previous experience isn't necessary, the role demands warmth, empathy, and strong organisational skills. The assistant should inspire both residents and staff to engage actively in activities at the home and within the local community, backed by support and training offered by the organisation. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent UK-based provider specializing in elderly care services. They focus on delivering high-quality care in their facilities, which are designed to be comfortable and welcoming for residents. Barchester believes in celebrating the lives of those they care for, which is reflected in their commitment to providing engaging activities and events that cater to each resident's unique interests and abilities. In addition to offering excellent care, Barchester invests in the growth and development of their employees, providing them with training and opportunities for career advancement. Their ethos centers on making a positive impact on the lives of residents and their families. ### Details - Date posted: 11 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.51 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1512878328 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Southgate, N14 5QR, 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - No specific qualifications required; training is provided. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.