Resident Experience Lead: Meaningful, Connected Living

Athena Care Homes; March; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

At Athena Care Homes, Aria Court seeks a creative and organised Resident Experience Lead to shape meaningful engagement and connected living for 92 residents. You’ll lead the Lifestyles/Resident Experience initiatives across the home, coordinating activities, events and community partnerships to reflect residents’ interests and life histories.

You’ll build relationships with residents, families and partners, encourage volunteers, and inspire colleagues to contribute to every day experiences that

Qualifications

• Experience in Lifestyles/Resident Experience in care or similar.
• Ability to build relationships and inspire others.
• Experience planning activities, events, outings or engagement programmes.
• Understanding person-centred care and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed Athena's Connected Living model across Aria Court, inspiring colleagues from every department.
• Plan and coordinate a varied programme of meaningful activities and engagement tailored to residents’ interests and histories.
• Create opportunities for residents to engage in individual, small-group, group, spontaneous and everyday experiences.
• Plan memorable events, celebrations, outings and external experiences with resident input on what and where.
• Build strong relationships with residents and families to ensure activities reflect their interests and routines.
• Develop connections with local schools, community groups, charities and volunteers to keep residents active in the community.
• Oversee and develop the home's volunteer programme with meaningful opportunities for volunteers.
• Lead and support the Resident Experience/Lifestyles team, monitor engagement and seek continual improvements.

Skills

People leadership

Event planning

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Community engagement

Creativity

Job description

At Athena Care Homes, Aria Court seeks a creative and organised Resident Experience Lead to shape meaningful engagement and connected living for 92 residents. You’ll lead the Lifestyles/Resident Experience initiatives across the home, coordinating activities, events and community partnerships to reflect residents’ interests and life histories.

You’ll build relationships with residents, families and partners, encourage volunteers, and inspire colleagues to contribute to every day experiences that