Activities and Wellbeing Co-ordinator

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator to enrich the lives of residents in their care homes. This fulfilling role involves planning and delivering engaging activities that promote holistic wellbeing and active ageing. With a supportive training program provided, candidates do not need prior experience in care. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of older individuals. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions make a real difference every day.

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 experience in care is needed; training will be provided.
• Must demonstrate leadership qualities and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and support planning of leisure and wellness programmes.
• Tailor activities to enhance residents' lives and wellbeing.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Qualities

Computer Literacy

Communication Skills

Interest in Active Ageing

Education

NAPA Level 2 Training

Progression towards NAPA Level 3

Awards for Supporting Activity Provision in Social Care

Job description

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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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services