Dementia Wellbeing Co-Ordinator - Berkeley Lodge

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

Benefits offered by this job

Earned wages access

Free uniform

DBS provided

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Career development

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

South Coast Nursing Homes in Worthing seeks a Dementia Wellbeing Coordinator at Berkeley Lodge. You will develop personalised care and activity plans grounded in residents' life histories and preferences, coordinating reminiscence, sensory sessions and gentle exercise to promote dignity and independence.

You will monitor cognitive and emotional wellbeing, adjust strategies as needed, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and implement individualised care and activity plans based on residents' histories and preferences.
• Coordinate diverse therapeutic activities that promote dignity and independence.
• Monitor residents' cognitive and emotional wellbeing and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Dementia care experience

Older people care

Person-centred activity planning

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

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.

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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