Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator

SeeMeHired.com; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekend shifts

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare is seeking an Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our family. You will identify residents' activity needs, plan a varied programme, and organise group events, outings and newsletters, while managing budgets and safeguarding residents.

Hours are 25 per week with flexibility for alternate weekends. You will take photos for newsletters and social media, promote wellbeing, and contribute to an supportive, compassionate home.

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude.
• Understanding of Health and Safety.
• Understanding of emotional, social, physical, psychological and intellectual needs of vulnerable people.
• Ability to engage others in recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify residents' activity needs and wishes through discussion, assessment and observation, and produce a varied programme based on these findings.
• Explore methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions, involving internal and external sources.
• Organise theme and fund-raising events based on local holidays and traditions.
• Organise outings with safety and staffing considerations.
• Manage monthly activity budgets for entertainment, materials and outings.
• Ensure risk assessments are carried out on activities and outings.
• Produce newsletters per company procedures.
• Take photos of residents and update social media daily.

Skills

Teamwork

Caring nature

Health and Safety

Vulnerable needs awareness

Recreational activities

Job description

Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our family. 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.

About the role

• Hours: 25 hours per week.

• Shift pattern to be discussed at interview, must be flexible to work alternate weekends

• 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 eventsandindividual 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

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends

• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+

• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Stream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops

• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)

• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme

• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!

• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events

• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications

• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity

• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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About the company

We are Westgate Healthcare, a family-run care provider delivering award-winning residential, nursing and dementia care across the South East of England.

With over 20 years of experience, we focus on creating safe, supportive and welcoming environments for older people.

Our approach combines high clinical standards with genuine compassion, ensuring every resident receives personalised, dignified care

Required Criteria

• 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

Desired Criteria

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

Skills you'll need