Divisional Activities Lead - Central Division
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
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