Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

NHS; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of elderly care in Corby is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator. This role focuses on providing a wide range of activities that engage residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being. The ideal candidate will have experience working with older people, strong communication skills, and a passion for creating quality activities. This is a full-time, permanent position with a pay rate of £12.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with older people in a residential setting.
• Experience in planning and organising activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities to engage and stimulate residents' well-being.
• Identify the life histories and needs of residents.
• Plan and submit monthly activity and wellbeing plans.
• Maintain a safe living environment.

Skills

Experience with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting

Organising activities and events

Effective communication skills

Positive attitude toward older people

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members, and believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other. They are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join their award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator.

Job responsibilities

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. Other responsibilities will include identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents, planning and submitting monthly activity and wellbeing plans, arranging activities and events, and maintaining a safe living and working environment.

• 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 are not just one of the UK\'s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we are a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are 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:

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

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.80 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Corby, NN17 1EH