Dementia Well-Being & Activities Lead

L&M Healthcare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittle Hall Care Home is seeking a Well-being Lead to design and deliver meaningful activities for residents with dementia. You will work closely with care teams to tailor activities to individual histories and preferences, promoting independence, dignity and engagement.

You will create a warm, stimulating environment, support residents with various abilities, and lead community and celebratory events. A passion for improving lives is essential.

Qualifications

• Creative, compassionate and enthusiastic approach to wellbeing.
• Experience with people living with dementia or in care settings preferred.
• Flexible, with the ability to work 40 hours per week including alternate weekends.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to support residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of meaningful activities.
• Develop activities around residents’ interests, histories and preferences.
• Encourage participation while respecting choices and independence.
• Use dementia-friendly approaches to support engagement and communication.
• Provide stimulating sensory, cognitive, physical and social activities.
• Support residents with complex needs or challenging behaviours to engage safely.
• Collaborate with care teams to align activities with care plans.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Organise special events, celebrations and seasonal activities.
• Encourage community involvement and resident connectivity.
• Record and monitor participation and engagement.
• Ensure activities are delivered safely, inclusively and with dignity.

Skills

Creative

Compassionate

Enthusiastic

People skills

Communication

Team player

Organised

Flexible

Care experience

Job description

Whittle Hall Care Home is seeking a Well-being Lead to design and deliver meaningful activities for residents with dementia. You will work closely with care teams to tailor activities to individual histories and preferences, promoting independence, dignity and engagement.

You will create a warm, stimulating environment, support residents with various abilities, and lead community and celebratory events. A passion for improving lives is essential.