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Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator

Westgate Healthcare

Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator

£24440

Westgate Healthcare, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 18 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a8948f53d1104f5f82d297105fb1eb1b

Full Job Description

  • Identify residents' activity needs and wishes through discussion, assessment and observation, and produce a varied programme based on these findings

  • Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and involving community-based resources

  • Organise theme and fund-raising events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc

  • Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements

  • Manage monthly activity budgets for entertainment, materials and outings in accordance with Company procedures

  • Ensure risk assessments have been carried out on all activities and outings

  • Produce newsletters in accordance with the company newsletter procedure

  • Take photos of our residents around the home, create engaging content and update our social media pages on a daily basis

    We are looking for a compassionate and caring Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our family at Hampden Hall Care Centre. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today., The right to live and work in the UK

  • Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude

  • An understanding of Health and Safety

  • An understanding of emotional, social, physical, psychological and intellectual needs of vulnerable people

  • Ability to engage others in recreational activities

  • Previous experience in a similar position in a care home is desirable but not essential

    Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)

  • Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)

  • Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Refer a Friend Scheme

  • Employee of the month

  • Team social events

  • Staff wellness fund

  • Loyalty and long-service awards


    • Employment Perks:

  • Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends and bank holidays

  • Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications

  • Comprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle in

  • Free training and development