We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator to support and develop a positive person-centred approach, with a focus on meeting the individual needs, preferences, and abilities of our residents at our care home. This is to maximise resident's independence and develop a sense of community within the home.

You will be working with other members of the team, families, volunteers and visiting artists to support the social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive wellbeing of residents.

This opportunity would suit someone who is passionate and has experience of facilitating activities that support wellbeing for people living within care.

This post is working full time, Monday- Friday 39 hours with occasional Sundays.

What you will be doing:

Planning, developing, and implementing a person-centred programme of stimulating activities that meet the social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs of residents so that they are enabled to lead as full a life as possible.
Working with residents to develop and deliver a range of daily activities that reflect individual needs, interests, choices, and preferences.
Cultivating a person centred and inclusive environment which is dementia friendly and supporting diverse needs and interests.
Working alongside our Volunteer Manager to identify and match residents to volunteers to support in delivery of engaging activities.
Organising recreational outings and events for residents to support social and cultural engagement in the wider community.
Coordinating events and supporting visiting artists, projects, and entertainers
Working with the Manager to ensure events and activities are arranged in line with budgetary requirements.
Planning and delivering events and activities for Jewish Festivals to actively celebrate the Jewish way of life.
Maintaining the activities records of groups and individuals.

Relevant experience of supporting wellbeing in a care setting or community or arts and health setting
Experience of leading and delivering arts/recreational activities within a similar environment
Experience of working with older people, people living with dementia and varying abilities and needs.
Experience of managing volunteers or staff to assist with activities.
Demonstrate an understanding of the challenge of and sensitivity needed to support vulnerable people.
Understanding of the differing needs of residents including Physical Disability, Living with Dementia, Mental Health, and End of Life