At a Glance
- Tasks: Organise activities like arts, crafts, and themed celebrations for residents.
- Company: Barrington Lodge Care Home is part of Harbour Healthcare, focused on meaningful experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy perks like a Blue Light Card, early wage access, and free counselling.
- Other info: Position is 28 hours per week, located in Bishop Auckland.
- Why this job: This role allows you to make a positive difference in residents' lives daily.
- Qualifications: A caring attitude and good communication skills are essential; no prior care experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Overview
Lifestyle Coordinator – 28 Hours Per Week Bishop Auckland DL14 6XX
Competitive hourly rate
Barrington Lodge Care Home
Harbour Healthcare
Make Every Day Meaningful
Do you enjoy bringing energy, creativity and joy to others? At Barrington Lodge Care Home, we believe life in a care home should be engaging, social and full of meaningful experiences. We’re looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Activities/Lifestyle Coordinator to help create enjoyable activities for our residents, including those living with Dementia. If you love connecting with people and making a positive difference, this could be the perfect role for you.
A Typical Day Might Include
- Run arts, crafts, music or reminiscence sessions
- Organise themed celebrations and special events
- Help arrange trips into the local community
- Book entertainers or activity providers
- Encourage residents to join activities and socialise
- Keep simple records of participation and preferences
Your creativity will help turn ordinary moments into memorable experiences.
No Experience? No Problem
You don’t need previous care experience to join Harbour Healthcare. Full training and support will be provided. This role is ideal for someone with experience in:
- Hospitality or customer service
- Retail
- Childcare or education
- Community work or volunteering
- Events, arts or creative activities
What matters most is kindness, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in helping others.
Why Join Our Team?
We value our staff and offer a range of great benefits:
- Blue Light Card – up to 50% off hundreds of retailers
- Flex Earn – access your wages early
- Employee of the Month recognition
- Free counselling for you and your family
- Training and career progression opportunities
- Free eye tests and discounted glasses
- Wellbeing support including fitness and mental health resources
- Refer-a-friend bonus – earn up to £250
- On-site parking
Requirements
- Positive and caring attitude
- Good communication skills
- Ability to motivate and engage residents
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Two references required
If you want a rewarding role where your work genuinely brightens people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Harbour Healthcare family.
Lifestyle Coordinator in North East employer: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Join Barrington Lodge Care Home in Bishop Auckland, where we prioritise engaging activities for residents. Enjoy benefits like discounted eye tests and a supportive team environment focused on wellbeing and career progression.
