Wellbeing & Activities Champion for Elder Care

NHS Jobs; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator for Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. The role focuses on delivering engaging activities to enhance residents’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing while upholding dignity, privacy, and independence.

You will develop life stories, plan monthly activity schedules, and coordinate events with staff, relatives, and visitors to promote a meaningful daily experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.
• Experience organising activities and events.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.

Responsibilities

• Identify the life history, needs, and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story.
• Plan and submit to the Home Manager a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview.
• Arrange activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Event planning

Empathy

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator for Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. The role focuses on delivering engaging activities to enhance residents’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing while upholding dignity, privacy, and independence.

You will develop life stories, plan monthly activity schedules, and coordinate events with staff, relatives, and visitors to promote a meaningful daily experience for residents.