Wellbeing / Activities Coordinator

Caron Group; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral scheme

Blue Light Discount card

Pension scheme

Mentoring and development

Career progression

Job summary

Caron Group in Wales is seeking a Wellbeing/Activities Support to enrich residents' lives across our care homes. You will assist the Wellbeing Lead to plan and run meaningful activities and a lifestyle programme, helping residents stay engaged and supported with dignity.

You will build partnerships with the local community, arrange events, accompany residents on outings, and promote wellbeing among staff, while maintaining a safe, respectful home where every resident matters.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults), Wales and Northern Ireland.
• Minimum 3 years' experience and passion for care of the elderly.
• Ability to relate to and care for older people in a sensitive, dignified and respectful manner.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar activities / lifestyle role within a care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist Wellbeing Lead to create and organise meaningful activities and a lifestyle programme throughout the home.
• Produce and update an activity planner for the home, within budget.
• Organise events within the Home (birthdays, school visits, choirs, themed days).
• Develop partnerships in the local community and liaise with third parties for activities.
• Get to know residents and families to tailor activities (About Me Book).
• Accompany residents on outings and arrange transport with safety considerations.
• Promote wellbeing practices to staff and support a respectful, dignified environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Activity planning

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Wales & NI

Job description

Caron Group is a family of care homes across mid and south Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care and to ensure that privacy, dignity and choice for our residents is at the core of everything we do. We have been operating in the care sector for twenty four years and specialise in residential, nursing and dementia care for older people. We are currently undergoing an exciting chapter in our growth and are looking for dedicated individuals to join us on this journey. The group's strength is attributable to our team of highly motivated, passionate and dedicated staff. We invest in exceptional talent and our people share a commitment to success that is second to none. This energy is harnessed to deliver the highest levels of relationship-centred care. We are committed to supporting our staffs' continuous professional development throughout their careers, through the provision of formal training and development opportunities. The group offers a friendly family culture and supportive environment of teamwork, respect and integrity where everyone makes a valued contribution.

About The Role

We are seeking a Wellbeing / Activities Support to join our family of Care Homes. As a Wellbeing Support at Caron Group, you will enable the vulnerable people in our care to achieve wellbeing outcomes that are meaningful to them. You will support the Wellbeing Lead in achieving an overall feeling of wellbeing throughout the Home by lifting the spirits of the people who reside and work there and those who visit the Home. The individuals who we care for will rely on you to help stimulate their minds and bodies through a carefully planned programme of events, group and one-to-one sessions, community participation and by encouraging staff interaction with residents to ensure they receive a fulfilling experience. You will be a caring and compassionate individual, with infectious enthusiasm and energy; providing opportunities for all of our residents to participate in and enjoy the available activities programme. Every one of our residents is supported with respect, dignity and choice, in a safe and well-equipped environment which we hope they will regard as their home. We provide the highest levels of support and ensure that our residents are as happy as possible.

Responsibilities include*:

• Assisting the Wellbeing Lead in creating and organising meaningful and engaging activities and a lifestyle programme throughout the home to enrich the lives of the residents we care for
• Supporting the Wellbeing Lead with producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to an agreed activities budget
• Supporting the Wellbeing Lead with organising events within the Home i.e. Birthdays; Visiting Schools; Choirs; Coffee Morning's; Themed Days such as Christmas, Remembrance day, religious events, St. David's Day, St. George's day etc
• Supporting the Wellbeing Lead in developing partnerships in the local community and liaising with third parties to arrange appropriate activities e.g. choirs, fundraising activities and shows
• Getting to know residents and their families to identify their individual histories and choices to help staff adopt a person centred approach (About Me Book) and create tailored activities
• Accompanying residents on outings and arranging transport ensuring that all safety standards are met with respect to mobility
• Promoting a community spirit within their Home through advertising; sharing information and by also attending resident's meetings/forums on a quarterly basis and represent residents who are unable to attend
• Encouraging and promoting good wellbeing practice to staff at the Home
• Promoting good communication and language with individuals
• Providing support to those who are at the end of their journey to enable them to be as calm and relaxed as humanly possible
• this is not an exhaustive list

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults), Wales and Northern Ireland
• Minimum 3 years' experience and passion for care of the elderly
• Ability to relate to and care for older people in a sensitive, dignified and respectful manner
• Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of the needs of the older person
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar activities / lifestyle role within a care facility
• An understanding of and adherence to Caron Group's ethos

Desirable

• Level 2 Award in Supporting Activity Provision in Social Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Activity Provision in Social Care
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Wales and Northern Ireland

Caron Group is an inclusive organisation and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates and selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Package

• A competitive rate
• Employee Referral scheme
• Blue Light Discount card (Eligibility to apply)
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Mentoring/support with your development
• Career progression throughout a range of departments within the company, both clinical and non-clinical roles

Required Criteria

• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults), Wales and Northern Ireland
• Minimum 3 years' experience and passion for care of the elderly

About The Company

Caron Group is proud to offer 17 exceptional care homes across Mid and South Wales, each dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care tailored to meet the unique needs of every resident. We offer a range of services including residential care, nursing care, and specialist dementia care all delivered by a highly trained and compassionate team. Our safe, understanding and engaging environment helps our residents maintain their dignity and quality of life.

Company Culture

Caron Group's strength is attributable to our team of highly motivated, passionate and dedicated staff. We invest in exceptional talent and our people share a commitment to success that is second to none. This energy is harnessed to deliver the highest levels of relationship-centred care. We are committed to supporting our staffs’ continuous professional development throughout their careers, through the provision of formal training and development opportunities. The group offers a friendly family culture and supportive environment of teamwork, respect and integrity where everyone makes a valued contribution.

Company Benefits

We believe that caring for our people is just as important as caring for our residents. To reward dedication and contribution, we offer competitive pay and a supportive working environment. Our team members enjoy access to ongoing training and development, career progression opportunities, an auto-enrolment pension and an employee referral scheme. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity and continuous learning, providing a workplace that inspires, empowers, and nurtures growth.

Referral bonus, Blue Light Card, Culture of recognition, Progression opportunities

Salary

£13.85 per hour