Activities Coordinator - Care Home - Ashington
Barchester Healthcare
Ashington, Northumberland
Salary
£27,476
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will plan and run daily activities for care home residents, making sure they are fun and match different abilities. The role suits people who enjoy working with older adults, are creative and like organising events.
What you'll need
- Experience planning activities in a care setting or similar
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to adapt activities for different abilities
- Basic health and safety awareness
- Full DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check required
- Relevant care qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2) is helpful
How to boost your chances
- Volunteer at a local care home to gain experience
- Create a short portfolio of activity ideas to show at interview
- Make sure your DBS check is up to date
- Highlight any first‑aid or safeguarding training
- Practice describing how you would adapt an activity for limited mobility
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Job description
Activities Coordinator - Care Home - Ashington 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 t…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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