Activities Coordinator

Barking Hall, Needham Market

£12.35 per hour

24.5 hours per week (includes alternate weekends)

Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to lead our Activities team in our lovely nursing home, Barking Hall.

Barking Hall is surrounded by stunning scenery and gardens. Once part of the stables of a much larger estate, it is beautifully tranquil, set on the edge of the hamlet of Barking next to the busier town of Needham Market. The home itself has a very calm and friendly atmosphere, the staff and residents look upon the home like an extended family.

What would a typical day look like?

Whilst no day will be the same in this incredibly rewarding role, responsibilities will include:

Designing and distributing newsletters to our residents and their family members, updating them on the events and activities being held at the home.
Implementing a monthly calendar filled with a variety of different engaging activities which may include arts and crafts, outside entertainment, themed days/nights, excursions and the usual interactive games.
Collaborating with the care team to support with our residents social enhancement and maintain their sense of wellbeing.
Promoting our home and events across social media channels, encouraging interaction and involvement with the local community.

The role really enables you to bring out your creativity, adapting activity programmes that respect individuals and further enhance the wonderful atmosphere we have within our home. Great communication skills and experience using social media platforms, coupled with great planning and organisational skills are a key requirement for this role, along with a fun and friendly personality.

Whether you are an experienced Activities Coordinator or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you thrive. We will support you with a thorough induction and training programme to develop your skills, along with the guidance of a well-established team, who will truly value and support you.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Company Pension
5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities
Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.

About Barking Hall

Barking Hall is a wonderful home that many people choose to receive palliative care. Situated on the edge of the hamlet of Barking and surrounded by stunning scenery and gardens, Barking Hall is a fantastic care home for elderly people.

Staff here will always go the extra mile for the residents and feel supported by management at all times. The team report that they enjoy every part of their day and that their colleagues and residents really make the time at work enjoyable.

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