Activities Coordinator - Care Home

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. 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 r

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Coordinator at Barchester care home, you will be responsible for creating a stimulating environment to provide exceptional care and support to residents. Your role embraces an ethos of celebrating life by devising fun, motivational activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities. You'll engage with residents and their families to develop personalized activities programs that enhance well-being, independence, and social engagement. A warm, empathetic, and personable nature is essential, accompanied by good organizational skills and a determined mindset. No previous experience is necessary as training and career development opportunities are provided. This rewarding role also offers sector-leading benefits, including free training, access to wellbeing resources, a range of retail discounts, a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, and a pension scheme with employer contributions from 3%.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care homes, committed to delivering quality care services for residents. Their mission is grounded in celebrating life and ensuring support in various aspects of resident care. Barchester fosters an environment that emphasizes recognizing individual resident needs, independence, and social engagement. They are noted for their rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive training programs for employees. Barchester's benefits are complemented by wellbeing support, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and recognition programs. Their contribution to the care sector is marked by innovation, employee development, and commitment to providing exceptional care inclusively.

Details

• Date posted: 20 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.01 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1528479462
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bourne, PE10 9UQ, 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.

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.