Well-being and Activities Coordinator - part time - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

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Well-being and Activities Coordinator - part time - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

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Client:

Westgate Healthcare

Location:

Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

12

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Well-being and Activities Coordinator – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Hours: hours per week

Shifts: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 2 days a week including 1 weekend day per month

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 Hampden Hall Care Centre. We seek 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 in 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 the 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 high application volume, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been successful.

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