Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator - Amherst Court, Chatham

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Uniform

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

24/7 GP and wellbeing support

Staff recognition schemes

Discounts at 800+ retailers

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd. invites applications for an Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator at Amherst Court, Chatham. The role covers planning creative, resident-focused activities to promote independence, social engagement, and wellbeing, with 35 hours per week and weekends included.

You’ll lead social events and 1:1 activities, assist with community outings, and work with families and volunteers. A compassionate, energetic, and organised approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and motivating attitude.
• Willingness to coordinate activities for residents.
• Strong organisational and flexible planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 interests.
• Ensuring high standards of care in line with Eden Alternative Philosophy.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Organised

Flexible

Creative

People skills

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+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator - Amherst Court, Chatham* **Salary** £13.00* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/20325/1103* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 5 December, 2026* **Job Category** Front line operations* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Chatham, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 5 November, 2026