Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator - Amherst Court, Chatham

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

NVQ Level 2 uplift

DBS check & uniform

Pension scheme

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd invites you to join Amherst Court in Chatham as an Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator. You’ll design meaningful, person-centred activities to keep residents active, engaged and happy, with a focus on independence and community involvement.

The role is full time (35 hours per week) with an hourly rate of £13 and alternate weekends. You’ll collaborate with staff, families and volunteers, and may drive the Avante minibus for outings when needed.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and motivating
• Experience planning and delivering recreational or wellbeing activities (helpful but not essential)
• Have a genuine passion for improving residents’ lives

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful experiences that promote independence and wellbeing
• Stimulate body and mind through planned and spontaneous activities
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and volunteers

Job description

# Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator - Amherst Court, Chatham## Job Introduction******Join Our Caring Team as a Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator************Location: Amherst Court********Pay:**£13******Hours:****35 hours per week** – alternative weekends to be included**Be the Heartbeat of Amherst!**Amherst Court is a welcoming residential care home providing high-quality, person-centred support for older people in a warm and homely environment. Part of Avante Care & Support, the home is committed to promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing, with compassionate staff who take pride in delivering tailored care that helps residents feel safe and valued.As our Activities Coordinator, you’ll bring energy, fun, and inspiration to residents’ lives through creative, personalised activities. From social events and cultural programmes to 1:1 support and outings, you’ll help residents stay active, engaged, and happy.**What You’ll Be Doing*** Creating meaningful experiences that promote independence and wellbeing* Stimulating body and mind through planned and spontaneous activities* Supporting residents to remain active in the community* Collaborating with colleagues, families, and volunteers* Driving the Avante minibus for outings (if needed)* Coordinating group and 1:1 activities tailored to individual interests* Ensure high standards of care in line with Avante’s **Eden Alternative Philosophy****About You*** Caring, compassionate, and motivating* Creative, energetic, and organised* Flexible and confident coordinating activities* Experience planning and delivering recreational or wellbeing activities (helpful but not essential)* Have a genuine passion for improving residents’ lives**Why People Love Working With Us******Competitive pay******Enhanced rate of pay for NVQ Level 2 qualification******Free DBS check and uniform Flexible working arrangements Pension scheme Training and development opportunities 24/7 GP and wellbeing support Staff recognition schemes Discounts at 800+ retailers**Additional Information**All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Avante Care & Support is an Equal Opportunities Employer.*Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*Apply+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator - Amherst Court, Chatham* **Salary** £13.00* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/107/1017* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 25 October, 2026* **Job Category** Front line operations* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Chatham, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 25 September, 2026