Lifestyle Co-ordinator – Avocet House

TN United Kingdom; Wyberton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Lifestyle Co-ordinator to enhance the lives of residents at Avocet House. This rewarding role involves providing personalized support and companionship, ensuring residents feel at home and engaged in community activities. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in client care. Join a team that values nurturing, quality, and a positive environment, offering training and development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free tunic when you begin

Meals included on shift

Induction and initial training

Ongoing refresher training

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 client group.

Responsibilities

• Provide concierge service between residents and management.
• Assist residents with daily needs and activities.
• Facilitate social interactions and personal outings.

Skills

Effective communication

Interest in client care

DBS check

Smart appearance

Job description

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Lifestyle Co-ordinator – Avocet House, Wyberton

Client:

Tanglewood Care Homes

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Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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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:

U nited

N urturing

Q uality

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

Experience

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Genuine interest in working with client group
• Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
• Smart appearance

Key Responsibilities

The post is intended to be a concierge/buddy service, a go-between from resident and management.

A listening ear to pass on any concerns or queries, attending to any needs or issues that might arise on a day-to-day basis.

The Lifestyle Assistant needs to get to know each resident and their needs, ensuring residents settle into Tanglewood happily and have a positive experience.

Making residents feel at home and welcome, the Lifestyle Assistant plays a key role in supporting that transition.

Be aware of residents’ birthdays and inform the kitchen and entertainments team.

Introduce yourself, find out about the resident, their hobbies, interests and personalities. Get to know them and become friends.

Ensure your residents are comfortable and liaise with housekeeping, maintenance, care team leaders, catering, hairdressing, chiropody, and activities.

Ensure residents are aware of the activities programme and assist them in attending any activities they wish to join.

Help with correspondence, banking, shopping, and keeping in touch with family.

Facilitate personal shopping trips for residents and offer to take them out for coffee or walks.

Spend one-to-one time with residents, using the lifestyle budget to brighten someone’s day.

Plan trips and encourage residents to socialise together.

Identify specific personal activities and liaise with the activities team to arrange them.

Maintain a record of how you have assisted individual residents.

This list is not exhaustive; you are the centre of the resident’s world, helping them retain their independence.

If you would like to be considered for the position, please get in touch! You don’t need experience to begin your career with us, so do apply.

Benefits

• Free tunic when you begin
• Meals included on shift
• Induction and initial training for the role
• Ongoing refresher training and staff development
• Time and a half on all bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to Blue Light card
• 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)