Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

Avery Healthcare; Ashurst Wood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Ashurst Wood is looking for a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator. The role involves engaging residents through activities that promote their well-being, alongside planning and executing a monthly activity schedule. Ideal candidates should have experience in residential dementia care and excellent communication skills. Join a supportive environment that values enriching life experiences for both residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.
• Experience organising activities and events.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents.
• Planning monthly activity and wellbeing plans.
• Maintaining a safe living and working environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience organising activities

Positive attitude towards older people

Job description

About The Role

Your focus as Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator will be to provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and to understand the need to promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment for all residents.

Responsibilities

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

About You

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

Our Ideal Candidate Must Have

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

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please Note This Role Will Require

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Attached documents

• Well-being and Activities Co-ordinator JD.docx