Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

Avery Healthcare Group; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator for Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. You will plan and deliver a wide range of activities to enhance residents' physical, psychological and social well-being.

The role requires experience with older people, especially in dementia settings, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to arranging events. DBS check and right to work in the UK will be required.

Qualifications

• Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing or dementia setting.
• Experience organising activities and events.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a monthly activity and wellbeing plan for residents and submit to the Home Manager.
• Organise activities, events and outings with staff, relatives and visitors.
• Maintain a safe living environment and support the home's positive image.
• Engage residents to promote privacy, dignity, independence, choice and fulfilment.

Skills

Activity planning

Verbal communication

Written communication

Care for older people

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator at Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

Other responsibilities will include:

• 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.

• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/215838/6729
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 14 October, 2026
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Lady Jane Court Care Home, 1 Monsell Drive, Leicester, United Kingdom