Dementia Wellbeing Co-Ordinator

South Coast Nursing Homes; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.00 weekdays and £13.65 weekends

Access to earned wages on demand

Free uniform & DBS

Pension and 24hr Employee Assistance"

Industry leading training andcareer>

Job summary

South Coast Nursing Homes is recruiting a Dementia Wellbeing Co-Ordinator to join Berkeley Lodge in Worthing. The role focuses on emotional, social and physical quality of life for residents living with dementia, planning and facilitating person-centred activities.

You will work 36 hours per week, 9am–5pm, with alternate weekends. Experience in dementia care and strong communication are essential; full induction and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Professional or personal experience supporting individuals living with dementia.
• Experience working with older people, ideally within a care home, day service, or community setting.
• Experience in planning and facilitating person-centred activities, cognitive stimulation therapy, or therapeutic session.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement individualised care and activity plans based on residents’ life histories, hobbies, and personal preference.
• Coordinate diverse, therapeutic activities (e.g., reminiscence therapy, sensory sessions, and gentle exercise) that promote dignity and independence.
• Monitor residents' cognitive and emotional wellbeing, adjusting wellbeing strategies as needed while maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Dementia care experience

Older people care

Activity planning

Communication skills

Team player

Caring approach

Job description

Dementia Wellbeing Co-Ordinator - Berkeley Lodge

Req #: 1218

Location: Berkeley Lodge, 42 Shelley Road, Worthing, West Sussex

About South Coast Nursing Homes

South Coast Nursing Homes is an established and successful, family owned and managed, care home company based in Worthing, West Sussex. We currently operate 9 homes across East and West Sussex. We have 414 beds having recently opened a brand-new Home in Central Worthing, named The Poets. Each registered home offers the highest standards of resident care and comfort, 24 hours – day and night, for long and short-term stays.

Here at South Coast Nursing Homes, just as we provide excellent care to our residents, we cultivate an environment for personal and career growth within our own company too. We are growing and we are always on the lookout for the best talent across the care sector. If you’re passionate about care, hungry to deliver and want to be part of a flourishing company – we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting for a Dementia Wellbeing Coordinator to join our team at Berkeley Lodge, in Worthing. As a dementia wellbeing coordinator you will focus on the emotional, social, and physical quality of life for people living with dementia. You will support the planning and the facilitation of person-centred activities.

Hours: 36 hrs per week – 9am - 5pm – Will include alternate weekends

Job responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement individualised care and activity plans based on residents’ life histories, hobbies, and personal preference
• Coordinate diverse, therapeutic activities (e.g., reminiscence therapy, sensory sessions, and gentle exercise) that promote dignity and independence
• Monitor residents' cognitive and emotional wellbeing, adjusting wellbeing strategies as needed while maintaining accurate records.

Essential Skills

• Professional or personal experience supporting individuals living with dementia. An understanding of dementia types, progression, and the impact of the condition.
• Experience working with older people, ideally within a care home, day service, or community setting.
• Experience in planning and facilitating person-centred activities, cognitive stimulation therapy, or therapeutic session
• Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference
• Kind and caring with a positive approach
• Team player
• To be able to communicate effectively both verbal and written

Benefits

• £13.00 weekdays and £13.65 weekends
• Access to earned wages on demand
• Free uniform & DBS
• Pension and 24hr Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry leading training and development coupled with career progression
• Refer a friend scheme

Here at South Coast Nursing Homes, we value diversity and are committed to a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

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