Activities and Wellbeing Co-ordinator

Porthaven Care Homes; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care home as an Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator, where you can make a meaningful impact on residents' lives. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and develop engaging activities that promote holistic wellbeing. You'll receive comprehensive training, including progression towards NAPA qualifications, ensuring you have the skills needed to thrive. A genuine interest in active ageing is essential, as you will work closely with residents to create tailored experiences. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a refer-a-friend bonus, colleague discounts, and ongoing development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Refer a Friend Bonus

Colleague Discounts

FlexEarn

Employee Assistance Programme

GP Online

Training and development opportunities

Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Qualifications

• No prior care experience needed; full training provided.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the planning of leisure and wellness programmes.
• Tailor activities to enhance residents' wellbeing.

Skills

Organisation

Leadership

Computer Literacy

Communication

Education

NAPA Level 2

NAPA Level 3

Job description

Porthaven do not currently offer sponsorship or relocation packages.

About The Role

Make a difference to people's lives every day with a rewarding career at Porthaven Care Homes. Whether you are new to the care sector or have experience, working within a Porthaven care home can be incredibly fulfilling.

As a Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator you will co-ordinate and support the planning, creation and delivery of our home's leisure and wellness programme which aims to encourage our residents to participate in a wide range of engaging activities and hobbies. You will take the lead in ensuring a programme of individual activities is available to enhance the lives and improve the holistic wellbeing of our residents. You will spend time getting to know our residents and tailor activities and leisure pursuits to deliver person-centred care.

About You

You don't need a background in care as we will provide a full training programme including NAPA Level 2, progression towards NAPA Level 3, and Awards for Supporting Activity Provision in Social Care.

You will be well organised and able to demonstrate the leadership qualities we look for in our Activities and Wellbeing Coordinators. You will need excellent computer literacy, and reading and writing skills, and you will be able to communicate clearly with a wide variety of people, including our residents. Above all else, you will have a genuine interest in active ageing for older people.

Weekend availability is essential as our Activities and Wellbeing Coordinators work alternate weekends.

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What Porthaven Offers

• Competitive salary
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Colleague Discounts
• FlexEarn
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP Online
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform provided
  
  

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