Wellbeing / Activities Coordinator

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Swansea

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Employee referral scheme

Blue Light Discount card

Auto-enrolment pension

Mentoring/development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Caron Group in Swansea SA1 is seeking a Wellbeing / Activities Coordinator to enrich residents' lives through tailored programmes and engaging events. You will support the Wellbeing Lead in creating plans that promote wellbeing and participation for all residents.

You will organise outings, manage activity planners, and build community links to ensure a respectful, dignified, and person-centred experience for every resident under your care.

Qualifications

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults), Wales and Northern Ireland.
Minimum 3 years' experience in elderly care and activity roles.
Ability to plan meaningful activities and work with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

Assist Wellbeing Lead in creating engaging activity programmes.
Organise events, outings and in-house activities within budget.
Develop partnerships with the community to enrich resident experiences.
Maintain person-centred care approaches and document preferences.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Activity planning

Person-centred care

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care (Adults)

Level 2 Award in Supporting Activity Provision in Social Care

Level 3 Certificate in Activity Provision in Social Care

Job description

Wellbeing / Activities Coordinator (Swansea SA1)

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

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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

About the company

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.

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