Head of Activities & Lifestyle

Peverel Court Care; Aylesbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring and supportive team as the Head of Activities & Lifestyle at Peverel Court Care. In this role, you will lead diverse activities aimed at enhancing the quality of life for our residents, ensuring their physical, mental, and social wellbeing through engaging events and outings. Enjoy an excellent remuneration package and various employee benefits designed to support you in your role.

Benefits

Paid e-learning

Access to online GP 24/7

Monthly off-site massage

Referral scheme - earn up to £500

Company sponsorship for qualifications

Complimentary fresh fruits and snacks

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Automatic enrolment to workplace pension

Team-building social events

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and confidence in interacting with staff and residents.
• Strong organizational skills to manage diverse activities.
• Energy and enthusiasm to lead initiatives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver activities tailored to residents' needs.
• Promote wellbeing and engage residents through various activities.
• Maintain safe and secure environments in accordance with company policies.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Service Mindset

Job description

Department: Activities & Lifestyle

Location: Stone House Nursing Home

Compensation: £17.00 / hour

Description

Would you like to be a part of something meaningful?


We are searching for a creative, compassionate, and well-organised Head of Activities & Lifestyle to join our friendly team at Stone House Nursing Home to lead a range of meaningful lifestyle events and activities for our residents.

Employee Benefits

At Peverel Court Care, our team mean the world to us. That’s why we are committed to providing an outstanding, well-rounded employee benefits package to make sure we care for our team, while they care for our residents.

• Excellent remuneration packages
• Paid e-learning
• 24/7 access to an online GP
• Team-building social events and experiences
• Rewards and recognition scheme
• Monthly off-site massage
• Referral scheme - earn up to £500 per successful referral
• Company sponsorship for professional and academic qualifications
• Complimentary fresh fruits and snacks
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Automatic enrolment to workplace pension
  
  

What to expect in this role

In this rewarding role as Head of Activities & Lifestyle at Merryfield House Nursing Home, you will be responsible for planning, organising, and delivering a diverse range of activities that are tailored to the individual needs and preferences of our residents.

We offer a diverse and engaging programme of events and outings designed to enrich the lives of our residents, including visits to local stately homes, theatres, and other places of interest. Additionally, we provide a variety of activities all aimed at promoting physical, mental, and social wellbeing - making every day special for those in our care.

40 hours per week
Up to £17.00 per hour (Approximately £35,000 per annum)

What we expect of you

• To ensure the wellbeing of the residents and to maximise their quality of life by aiding and encouraging each resident to reach their full potential.
• To promote good working practices and to perform duties competently and in accordance with company policies so ensuring a safe and secure environment for both residents and staff.
• That any accident is dealt with effectively and that correct reporting procedures are followed.
• Demonstrate outstanding time management, problem solving, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and confidence communicating with people at all levels whilst maintaining confidentiality when required
• A strong service mindset and flexible can-do approach.
• Strong judgement and decision-making ability
• Have energy, enthusiasm and confidence to take the initiative