Lifestyle Co-ordinator – Avocet House

Tanglewood Care Services Ltd.; Boston; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a forward-thinking care facility where you can make a real difference in residents' lives. As a Lifestyle Co-ordinator, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by facilitating their social interactions and ensuring their needs are met. This rewarding position offers excellent training and development opportunities, allowing you to grow while positively impacting the community. If you're passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free tunic

Meals included on shift

Induction and initial training

Ongoing refresher training

Staff wellbeing support

Time and a half on bank holidays

Refer a friend scheme

Access to Blue Light card

Access to free Will writing service

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Genuine interest in working with the client group.

Responsibilities

• Act as a go-between for residents and management.
• Facilitate a homely environment and support residents' transitions.
• Spend one-on-one time with residents, engaging in activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Interest in client care

DBS check

Job description

Full Job Description

Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Avocet House – Wyberton

If you’re passionate, caring and looking for a rewarding job with excellent training, great opportunities and share the same Unique Vision and Values as us:

United

Nurturing

Innovative

Quality

Understanding

Empathetic

Join our team at Tanglewood Avocet House and make a real difference.

Experience

1. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
2. Genuine interest in working with client group
3. Excellent interpersonal skills
4. Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
5. Smart appearance

Key Responsibilities

The post is intended to be a concierge/buddy service, acting as a go-between for residents and management. Responsibilities include:

1. Listening to residents and passing on any concerns or queries.
2. Getting to know each resident and ensuring they settle in happily.
3. Facilitating a homely environment and supporting residents’ transitions.
4. Keeping track of residents’ birthdays and informing the kitchen and entertainment team.
5. Introducing yourself to residents and their families to build relationships.
6. Liaising with various teams to ensure residents’ needs are met.
7. Ensuring residents are aware of and can attend activities.
8. Assisting with correspondence, banking, shopping, and maintaining family connections.
9. Facilitating personal shopping trips and outings for residents.
10. Spending one-on-one time with residents, engaging in activities they enjoy.
11. Planning trips and encouraging socialization among residents.
12. Maintaining records of assistance provided to residents.
13. Attending funerals as necessary.

This list is not exhaustive, and the role is rewarding as it helps residents maintain their independence.

If you would like to be considered for the position, please get in touch! No experience is necessary to begin your career with us. We value our staff and if you want to make a difference for yourself and our residents, then apply!

Benefits:

• Free tunic when you begin
• Meals included on shift
• Induction and initial training
• Ongoing refresher training and staff development
• Staff wellbeing support
• Time and a half on all bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to Blue Light card (discounts on various services)
• Access to free Will writing service

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wyberton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person