Divisional Activities Lead - Central DivisionNHS
Job summary
Barchester's Central Division has an opportunity for a new Divisional Activities Lead. In this key role, you will support the activity coordinator staff in the homes across the division and drive whole home approach to provide life enrichment for each and every resident. You must ensure that life enrichment adheres to the Care and Life Enrichment Framework to drive outstanding regulatory results. Required experience and qualifications: GCSE level maths and English Experience in delivering and providing in person wellbeing and activities sessions Ability to communicate at all levels, including with a senior audience Proven track record in delivering against targets under pressure Evidence of ability to work effectively within a multi-functional team Full UK driving licence, with ability to travel across the country, including overnight stays - essential Role and Responsibilities: Provide ongoing support to activities staff across the division Ensure an effective action plan is in place for underperforming home
Main duties of the job
The role of Divisional Activities Lead at Barchester's Central Division focuses on supervising and supporting the activities coordinator staff across various homes. The position is central in implementing a whole-home approach to life enrichment, fostering a high standard of care and activities that align with regulatory frameworks. Candidates are expected to have at least GCSE level qualifications in maths and English, along with demonstrable experience in conducting wellbeing and activity sessions. The role requires excellent communication skills, particularly with senior audiences, and a proven track record of achieving targets under pressure. Providing guidance and support, the role involves weekly visits to homes in need of assistance, sharing best practices with coordinators, and developing community-linked activities. It also includes data analysis to assess activity success across the division. The position requires a full UK driving licence and the readiness to travel extensively, including overnight stays.
Job description
Barchester's Central Division has an opportunity for a new Divisional Activities Lead. In this key role, you will support the activity coordinator staff in the homes across the division and drive whole home approach to provide life enrichment for each and every resident. You must ensure that life enrichment adheres to the Care and Life Enrichment Framework to drive outstanding regulatory results.
Required experience and qualifications: GCSE level maths and English Experience in delivering and providing in person wellbeing and activities sessions Ability to communicate at all levels, including with a senior audience Proven track record in delivering against targets under pressure Evidence of ability to work effectively within a multi-functional team Full UK driving licence, with ability to travel across the country, including overnight stays - essential
Role and Responsibilities: Provide ongoing support to activities staff across the division Ensure an effective action plan is in place for underperforming homes Weekly visits to homes that are identified as needing support Carry out quarterly face to face meetings with Activity Coordinators to share ideas, good practice, lessons learnt Provide ideas for activities that link to the local community Develop key relationships with organisations that in turn can support our vision to deliver life Enrichment in local homes Support with the recruitment and training of activities staff Analyse divisional and corporate data to provide an overview of delivery of activities Aid activities staff with understanding digital tools and equipment available to them Ensure you are aligned with the resident experience team and life enrichment training specialists Work collaboratively with divisional experts to produce guidance, support, and policies Work across departments within the company including the marketing team, quality and regulation, nursing, dementia and procurement
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a healthcare company that operates homes across various divisions, focusing on high-quality care and life enrichment for residents. In this specific role, Barchester is looking for a Divisional Activities Lead to join their Central Division. The company aims to provide a whole-home approach to care, ensuring that every home's activities and life enrichment initiatives comply with regulatory frameworks and deliver outstanding results. The focus is on supporting and guiding activities staff, ensuring the implementation of effective plans and enabling a high standard of resident care and engagement. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes continuous improvement, sharing of best practices, and collaborative teamwork across different functions within the organization. The company values proactive engagement with communities to enhance the enrichment and cultural relevance of activities conducted in its homes.