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Activities Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Peterborough, PE4 7ZF Bank £14.80
Posted 25 August 2026 Closing date 24 October 2026
Peterborough Rail Station (3.0 miles, direct) Peterborough (Nene Valley Railway) (3.5 miles, direct) Bus Interchange (30.4 miles, direct)

Job summary

Please note- Rate of pay advertised is inclusive of 12.07% bank worker enhancement. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 a Bank 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 a Bank Activities Coordinator.

Main duties of the job

The Activities Assistant at Barchester Healthcare plays a vital role in promoting wellbeing and engagement among care home residents. This role requires creativity and empathy to design and facilitate activities tailored to residents' varied interests and abilities. As a casual and flexible position, it offers an opportunity to help craft an invigorating and supportive environment that aligns with the organisation's mission of celebrating life. It's essential that candidates possess strong organisational skills and an infectious enthusiasm to encourage participation within the care home and the broader community, making it a meaningful contribution to residents' quality of life.

Job description

Please note- Rate of pay advertised is inclusive of 12.07% bank worker enhancement.

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 a Bank 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 a Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a distinguished healthcare provider in the UK, emphasizing individualized care and an environment that values each resident's quality of life. Through a dedication to innovative practices and a robust support framework, Barchester ensures its staff receive necessary training and development opportunities. As one of the leaders in the healthcare industry, Barchester is committed to the professional growth and satisfaction of its employees, reflecting in initiatives that enhance the living and working spaces within its care homes. The organisation takes pride in its ethos of celebrating life through creatively structured activities that engage residents in fulfilling ways.

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