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Activities Coordinator - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Birmingham, B15 2NX £14 a year Permanent Posted 12 August 2026 Apply by 11 October 2026

Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON

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Role description

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As 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 YOU You'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 PACKAGE In 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, you'll devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities. This role focuses on creating a stimulating environment to deliver exceptional care, promoting wellbeing and social engagement. The role requires being warm, empathetic, and possessing a creative approach. Training and development opportunities are offered to progress your career. The position also comes with a competitive rate of pay and benefits, including retail discounts and a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a care home provider focused on delivering exceptional all-round care and support for residents. They emphasize creating stimulating environments that celebrate life through imaginative activities. The company values training and development to enhance employee skills and career progression. They offer a sector-leading benefits and rewards package to acknowledge employee dedication. Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing quality care that aligns with expectations for loved ones, making it a rewarding workplace for those who want to use their people and planning skills.

Details

Date posted

12 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.40 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1535854207

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Birmingham

B15 2NX

United Kingdom


Job description

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Warm, empathetic personality; organisational skills; creative approach; any similar experience is ideal, training provided.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Birmingham

B15 2NX

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

Last verified against our ingestion on 13 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.