# 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/cd4246ac-4db1-47cb-bdcb-5197bd3fb1f1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activities-assistant-bank-care-home/cd4246ac-4db1-47cb-bdcb-5197bd3fb1f1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £14.80 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-08-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T12:00:44.238Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6334?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1502053012&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 ### Main duties of the job As a Bank Activities Coordinator at Barchester care home, you will contribute to creating a stimulating environment for exceptional care and support for residents. Emphasizing on celebrating life, you will design imaginative, enjoyable, and motivational activities suitable for every interest and skill. Your role also includes getting to know the residents and their families to develop personalized activity programs that enhance wellbeing, independence, and social interaction. Required attributes include warmth, empathy, strong organizational skills, and a determined mindset. Training will be provided to develop your skills and progress your career. The role offers flexible working hours due to its bank nature. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned care provider focusing on delivering high-quality care services across its vast network of care homes. With a commitment to fostering a celebratory ethos of life, the organization prides itself on offering a stimulating environment for both residents and staff. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes on individualized care, ensuring each resident's unique needs and preferences are met through tailored programs and activities. Dedicated to professional development, the organization provides ample free learning and development opportunities, aiding in career progression. The organization's dedication to high-quality care also extends to valuing and growing its staff, seen as key contributors to its service excellence. ### Details - Date posted: 12 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £14.80 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1502053012 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Maidstone, ME17 3LW, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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** - Experience in a similar role is ideal but not essential as 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.