Activities Coordinator
Neville Court, Barnsley

About this job

Care home

Neville Court

Neville Avenue

Neville Avenue

Barnsley

S70 3HF

Region

Yorkshire

Salary

£11.44 per hour

Type

Various Hours Available

Activities Coordinator
Neville Court, Barnsley

Position: Activities Coordinator 
Care home: Neville Court
Location: Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3HF
Contract type: Various Hours Available
Rate: £11.44 per hour
Care home CQC rating: Good

 

Are you an enthusiastic people person who loves to bring the fun? As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll organise and lead meaningful and entertaining activities for the people we support. You’ll play a key role in empowering them to live fulfilled and happy lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Activities Coordinator/Life Skills Coordinator at Neville Court care home in Kendray, Barnsley.

 

About Exemplar Health Care 

Neville Court is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers. 

We support adults living with mental health conditions and neuro-disabilities such as brain injuries and Huntington’s disease. Some of the people we support display behaviours of concern. 

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

 

About the role

Our Activities Coordinators organise creative and fun activities for the people we support. 

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • organising individual activity plans based on people’s unique goals and interests

  • fostering community spirit through group activities 

  • supporting people to maintain their current, and take up new, hobbies, interests and educational opportunities 

  • assisting people to become more involved in their local community

  • celebrating national awareness days, holidays and individual/collective achievements 

  • promoting choice, dignity and independence.

As part of our mission to make every day better, our high staffing levels give you the time to deliver truly person-centred activities, with a supportive team around you. 

Download our job description to read more: 

 

About you

Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’re also: 

  • caring, kind and able to see the funny side of life

  • a creative thinker, always on the lookout for new activities and ideas

  • enthusiastic, encouraging and inclusive

  • a born organiser with a positive, can-do approach

  • great at listening and communicating

  • understanding of individual needs.

You’ll put people at the heart of everything you do. 

If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes. 

We value relevant experience and qualifications, but they aren’t essential for this role. 

 

What we offer

We offer great rewards and perks including: 

  • regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects 

  • access to wages before payday

  • retail and lifestyle discounts

  • free DBS check

  • 24/7 counselling and support

  • Blue Light Card eligibility.

 

How to apply

Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’. 

For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email pod5@exemplarhc.com. 

Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Exemplar Health Care

Exemplar Health Care operates over 50 care homes across the UK and is the nation’s leading provider of complex care.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our homes, where the percentage of 'Good' and 'Outstanding' CQC ratings far exceeds the national average.

Unlike other providers, our staffing levels are based on individual need. This means you’ll have more time to provide truly person-centered care, making a real difference in the lives of those you support.

About our care

What's happening at Exemplar Health Care

Our care

The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.

Induction

Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.

Career development

Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.

Colleague wellbeing

Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.

Rewards and benefits

From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.

Colleague stories

From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.

Getting to Neville Court

Neville Avenue

Kendray

Barnsley

S70 3HF

01226 737470
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