Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Watlington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave pro rata

Sick pay

Pension

CQC inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Training and development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Free meals

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited in Watlington, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator to enrich residents' lives through events and meaningful experiences. You’ll work with a supportive team to get to know each resident, plan activities reflecting interests, and create a warm, inclusive home.

We offer pension, generous leave, and development opportunities, with a focus on caring for older adults in a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic approach to elder care.
• Strong teamwork and communication to support residents.
• Creative, energetic approach to engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver meaningful experiences and events reflecting residents' interests.
• Know each resident and support participation in enjoyable activities.
• Collaborate with the team to create a positive, inclusive home environment.
• Build connections within the home and with external partners to enhance resident life.
• Bring fresh ideas to elevate everyday experiences.

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Dignity

Job description

Title: Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

Watlington, Oxfordshire, GB, OX49 5AE

Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

Watlington and District Nursing Home, Hill Road, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5AE

£14.59 per hour

36 hours per week

Shaping a life well lived, every day

At the heart of great care is a life well lived, and we’d love for you to help shape it. As our Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of our residents – creating experiences, events, and moments that matter. This is more than organising a programme; it’s about bringing thought, creativity and meaning to everyday life. From meaningful one-to-one moments to shared experiences, your work will help create a home that enriches lives every day.

We’re excited to welcome a Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator to our team at Watlington in Milton Oxford. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you

Your role

• Design and deliver meaningful experiences and events that reflect residents’ interests, preferences and lifestyles


• Take the time to get to know every resident as an individual, supporting them to take part in experiences they enjoy and encouraging them to explore new opportunities


• Work collaboratively with your team to create a positive and inclusive environment that shapes everyday life


• Build connections within the home and beyond to help enhance the resident experience


• Bring fresh ideas, creativity and a sense of curiosity to the role, elevating everyday experiences into something meaningful, social and engaging

(If you have experience as a Wellbeing Assistant, Activities Coordinator, or event planning and management, we’d love to hear from you).

Your skills

• A caring, enthusiastic and kind approach with a genuine interest in older people


• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues


• Good communication skills and a flexible approach to your work


• Energy, creativity and confidence to engage others


• A commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays),occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributorypension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• CQCinspection bonus


• Health and wellbeing support– including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling


• Company-paid life insurance


• Parental leave arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme


• Company-funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme


• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks


• Free mealsdependant on shift duration


• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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