Activities Coordinator - Care Home
About this role
Activities Coordinator
Location: Badgeworth Court Care Centre, Badgeworth, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 4UL
Pay Rate: £15.20 per hour
Hours: 36.00 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Days (5 days per week, including weekend shifts on a rota basis)
Job Type: Permanent
Recruiting Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
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At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we link creative, energetic professionals with premier care environments across the UK. We are currently recruiting a passionate Activities Coordinator on behalf of Barchester Healthcare for Badgeworth Court Care Centre in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Note: A full UK driving licence is preferred to assist with local community outings.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Activities Coordinator, you will enrich the daily lives of residents by planning and running engaging, imaginative activity programmes tailored to individual interests and abilities. Centred on Barchester’s ethos of "celebrating life," you will build meaningful relationships with residents and their families to boost independence, physical wellbeing, and social connection.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, organise, and lead motivational group and one-to-one activity sessions.
Spend time getting to know residents' personal histories, hobbies, and preferences to build tailored wellbeing plans.
Inspire residents, colleagues, and families to participate in events both inside the care home and out in the local community.
Coordinate seasonal celebrations, entertainment, and interactive social events.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking an enthusiastic, warm individual who brings creativity and strong organizational skills to work every day.
Requirements & Attributes:
Personality: Warm, empathetic, personable, and filled with infectious enthusiasm.
Skills: Excellent organisational and planning capabilities with a proactive, "make-things-happen" mindset.
Experience: Previous experience in activity planning, community work, or care settings is ideal, but full training will be provided.
Mobility: Full UK driving licence preferred for community trips.
WHAT WE OFFER / REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your creativity and dedication, you will receive a competitive pay rate alongside an outstanding rewards package:
Competitive Pay: £15.20 per hour (36 hours per week, Permanent Day Shifts).
Pension Scheme: Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions from 3%.
Learning & Development: Free comprehensive training and career progression programs.
Wellbeing Support: Direct access to dedicated physical and mental health support tools.
Financial Perks: A wide range of retail discounts, savings, and local offers.
Recognition Schemes: ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards, ‘Long Service Awards,’ and unlimited referral bonuses through the ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.