Head of Activities

Bupa; Wantage; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Activities and Wellbeing Manager at their Richmond village. The role entails managing a team, developing wellbeing programs, and fostering community relationships for residents. The ideal candidate must possess a full clean driving license, relevant NVQ qualifications, and experience in team management. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, promoting a supportive environment for elderly care.

Benefits

Global wellbeing programme

Flexible working options

Family friendly benefits

Quick access to healthcare support

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence.
• Previous experience of managing a team is essential.
• Current involvement in community groups is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the activities team overseeing all planned activities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive activities and wellbeing program.
• Foster strong relationships with the local community and volunteers.
• Organize and coordinate various social and educational activities.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team for individualized care plans.

Skills

Team management

Community engagement

Activity program development

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care with activity units

GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Activities and Wellbeing Manager

Location: Richmond Villages, South St, Letcombe Regis, Wantage OX12 9RG

Salary: £34,000 per annum

Contract: Perm

Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week working 5 days out of 7 days

We consider all types of flexibility, including hours and working patterns.

We make health happen.

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development.

This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn\'s online learning platform.

As Activities and Wellbeing Manager, you will be working closely with Registered Managers Care Home and Dom Care Manager to provide outstanding high-quality care and the best outcomes for our residents.

The Village is dedicated to creating a warm and supportive environment where residents can thrive and enjoy their retirement years to the fullest.

Responsibilities

• Manage the activities team including overseeing all planned activities, completing appraisals, and dealing with any people related issues.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive activities and wellbeing program that caters to the diverse interests and needs of our residents.
• Foster strong relationships with the local community, organisations, businesses, and volunteers to enhance community engagement opportunities for our residents.
• Organize and coordinate various social, recreational, and educational activities to promote mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure individualized care plans are aligned with residents\' preferences and abilities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of activities, resident participation, and program outcomes to evaluate effectiveness and make necessary improvements.
• Producing a weekly programme and monthly newsletter, advertising and promoting the activities programme in a manner which encourages involvement from residents, relatives and staff.
• Managing the activities budget, maintaining financial records and sourcing required resources for activities in line with the budget.
• Maintaining excellent health and safety standards, ensuring all activities are risk assessed.
• Ensuring written records are maintained including the range of activities available, activity evaluations and resident assessments/participation.
• Updating the Richmond website and relevant social media channels regularly to promote activities to the local community and resident families.

Key Skills / Qualifications

You have a full, clean driving licence, GSCE or equivalent in English and Maths and an NVQ in Health and Social Care with activity units. Previous experience of managing a team is essential and current involvement in community groups would be advantageous. With a positive attitude, you havethe ability to motivate residents using your energy and great sense of humour. A creative approach to ideas and an ability to communicate with residents using a person-centred approach. Empathetic and friendly, you’llhave no problem building long lasting professional relationships with colleagues, residents, their families and members of the local community.

Because we care for vulnerable people, we’ll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Care Home - Management

Locations: Richmond Letcombe Regis Village