Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator

Westgate Healthcare Ltd; Woodcock Hill; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with enhanced weekend"

Wagestream access

Blue Light Card

Discount schemes

Refer a Friend £500

Induction and training

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator to enhance the lives of our elderly residents. You will identify activity needs, plan a varied programme, and lead group and individual sessions with care and respect.

You will manage budgets for activities, coordinate events and outings, produce newsletters, and capture moments for social media, while ensuring safety and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Teamwork

Caring nature

Positive attitude

Health and Safety awareness

Engagement in 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. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

About the role

• 17.5 hours per week

• Shifts 10am - 4pm and 10am - 3:30pm

• 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 Wagestream; 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

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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