# Activities Coordinator - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activities-coordinator-care-home/a5a10ddd-cb1c-4779-8300-e7b3742b33c9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activities-coordinator-care-home/a5a10ddd-cb1c-4779-8300-e7b3742b33c9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Salary:** Depends on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T07:03:51.189Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6228?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1514595978&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary 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. Every other weekend Required to be worked.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. ### Main duties of the job As an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, your role will involve creating a stimulating environment that supports exceptional care for residents. The focus is on celebrating life, devising imaginative activities catering to diverse interests and abilities. Your responsibilities include understanding residents and their families to create tailored programs promoting wellbeing, independence, and social engagement. The role requires working every other weekend. You should be warm, empathetic, and personable, possessing organisational skills and a driven mindset to ensure tasks are completed. Enthusiasm and creativity are key to inspiring residents and staff. Although similar experience is advantageous, necessary training for skill development and career progression will be provided. The rewards package includes competitive pay, free training, access to support tools, a variety of retail discounts, a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, Long Service Awards, and a Workplace Pension scheme with employer contributions from 3%. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a company dedicated to providing high-quality care for residents. It emphasizes a philosophy centered on celebrating life and enhancing residents' overall wellbeing. As an organization, Barchester values creativity, enthusiasm, and the ability to inspire participation in activities both within residential settings and in the broader community. Recognizing the importance of personalized care, Barchester invests in understanding residents and their families to develop customised activity programs. This focus on individualized care is supported by training to ensure staff are equipped to deliver exceptional service. The organization's commitment to staff is further demonstrated through a robust rewards package that includes competitive remuneration, development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Barchester Healthcare endeavors to be a rewarding workplace for individuals looking to apply their planning and interpersonal skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and maintaining a high standard of care expected for loved ones. ### Details - Date posted: 11 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage. - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1514595978 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Banbury, OX17 2JL, United Kingdom ### 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. Every other weekend Required to be worked. 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. 8765 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - No specific qualifications are required, but warm, empathetic, and personable traits alongside organizational skills, enthusiasm, and creativity are valued. 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