Activities and Wellbeing Lead

SeeMeHired.com; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Activities & Wellbeing Lead (Maternity Cover) to create a vibrant, person-centred activities programme for residents. The role focuses on meaningful experiences, social connections and enhancing wellbeing across the home.

This maternity cover starts mid-October 2026 for a minimum of 9 months, 40 hours per week, 8am–5pm, five days over seven with alternate weekends, and involves leading a small team and managing budgets while building links

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector
• Creative and enthusiastic with planning/leading activities experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Passion for making a positive impact

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of a varied activities programme for residents
• Build genuine relationships with residents to tailor activities
• Organise engaging activities, events and outings
• Work with colleagues to align activities with care plans
• Lead a small team of Activities Coordinators and support their development
• Manage activity budgets and resources
• Ensure activities are well planned and delivered safely

Skills

Planning activities

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Creativity

Job description

Activities and Wellbeing Lead (Maternity Cover)

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

Be part of a caring and dedicated team where you’ll play an important role in creating a vibrant, engaging and inclusive environment for our residents.

As our Activities & WellbeingLead, you’ll be at the heart of creating meaningful experiences, building connections and bringing enjoyment to everyday life. You’ll get to know our residents as individuals, understanding their interests, abilities and preferences to develop a varied programme of activities, events and social opportunities.

Whether it’s a group activity, a special event, a one-to-one session or simply creating a moment of connection, you’ll help make every day meaningful and enjoyable for the people we support.

#CareWithUsAtWestgate

About the role

Please note that this is a maternity cover position, starting in mid-October 2026, for a minimum period of 9 months.

• 40 hours a week
• 8am - 5pm, covering 5 days over 7, including alternate weekends
• Lead the planning and delivery of a varied, person-centred activities programme that supports residents’ social, physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing.
• Build genuine relationships with residents, taking the time to understand their personalities, interests, life stories and preferences, and turn these into meaningful experiences.
• Bring creativity and energy to the role by organising engaging activities, themed events, entertainment and outings that give residents something to look forward to.
• Work closely with colleagues across the home to ensure activities support residents’ individual needs, wellbeing and care plans.
• Lead and inspire a small team of Activities Coordinators, providing guidance, encouragement and support to help them deliver a consistently high standard of activities.
• Build connections with the local community and external organisations, creating opportunities for residents to stay connected and involved.
• Manage activity budgets effectively, ensuring resources are used creatively and responsibly.
• Ensure activities and outings are well planned, appropriately risk assessed and delivered in line with health and safety requirements.

Why Work at Westgate?

We want our people to feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of the Westgate Healthcare team, you’ll have access to:

• Competitive pay rates, with enhanced rates for weekend working.
• Equal pay for young workers — colleagues under 25 are paid the same rate as staff aged 25+.
• Stream, helping you improve your financial wellbeing with early access to your wages and exclusive discounts at some of the UK’s favourite retailers.
• Blue Light Card and access to a range of additional employee discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work.
• Employee referral scheme — earn up to £500 for a successful referral.
• Employee recognition schemes including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards, alongside team-building and social events.
• Financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity.
• A comprehensive induction programme, combining online learning, in-person training, a specialist dementia immersive experience, and hands‑on support within the home.
• Training and development opportunities, with opportunities to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.

Due to the 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. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or 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

• Previous experience working in the care sector
• A creative and enthusiastic personality with experience in planning and leading activities, ideally in a care or community setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with residents of all backgrounds
• Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail
• A passion for making a positive impact and making a difference

Desired Criteria

Skills you'll need