Well-being and Activities Coordinator - Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

TN United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Well-being and Activities Coordinator to enhance the lives of elderly residents at their care centre. This role involves creating engaging activities, managing budgets, and ensuring safety during outings. With a focus on compassion and teamwork, you will be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers numerous benefits, including career progression opportunities and comprehensive training. If you have a caring nature and a passion for making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Free Training and Development

Refer a Friend Scheme

Access to Discounts via Blue Light Card

Opportunities for Career Progression

Loyalty and Long-Service Awards

Free Uniform

Wellbeing Initiatives

Team Recognition Rewards

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual with a caring nature and positive attitude.
• Ability to engage residents in recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify residents' activity needs and produce a varied programme.
• Organise outings and manage monthly activity budgets.

Skills

Teamwork

Caring Nature

Health and Safety Understanding

Engaging Others in Recreational Activities

Emotional and Social Needs Understanding

Education

Experience in Care Home

Job description

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Well-being and Activities Coordinator - Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead

Client: Westgate Healthcare

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a4285df1e2cc

Job Views: 2

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Well-being and Activities Coordinator – Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Location: St Paul’s Care Centre, Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5XW

Hourly rate: To be discussed

Hours: To be discussed

Shifts: Monday to Sunday rota, including alternate weekends (to be discussed at interview)

Job type: Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Well-being and Activities Coordinator to join our family at St Paul’s Care Centre. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude, and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion, and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays
• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• Comprehensive induction and a named buddy to help you settle in
• Free training and development
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognized qualifications
• Work in a friendly team with experienced staff
• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends app
• Access to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores
• Opportunities, support, and encouragement for career progression
• Loyalty and long-service awards
• Free uniform
• Wellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards

*Please note, some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company. Further information can be given at interview stage.

About the role:

• Identify residents' activity needs and wishes through discussion, assessment, and observation, and produce a varied programme based on these findings
• Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and community-based resources
• Organise theme and fund-raising events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc.
• Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements
• Manage monthly activity budgets for entertainment, materials, and outings in accordance with Company procedures
• Ensure risk assessments have been carried out on all activities and outings
• Produce newsletters in accordance with the company newsletter procedure
• Take photos of our residents around the home, create engaging content, and update our social media pages daily

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK (please note, sponsorship is not available)
• Ability to work in a team, a caring nature, and a positive attitude
• An understanding of Health and Safety
• An understanding of emotional, social, physical, psychological, and intellectual needs of vulnerable people
• Ability to engage others in recreational activities
• Previous experience in a similar position in a care home is desirable but not essential

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications; therefore, early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.