Activities Coordinator - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Reading, BerkshireView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£31,408
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 each person's abilities. The role suits people who enjoy working with older adults and are creative and organised.
What you'll need
- Experience of working in a care home or similar setting
- Good communication skills with residents, families and staff
- Ability to plan and organise a range of activities
- Basic IT skills to record activity plans
- Flexibility to work shifts as needed
How to boost your chances
- Visit the home beforehand to see its atmosphere
- Prepare a short example of an activity you could run
- Highlight any previous work with older people on your CV
- Ensure you have a recent DBS check or can obtain one
- Show enthusiasm for creating a lively environment
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Job description
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 …
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
6 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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