Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

Avery Healthcare Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator for Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. You will plan, coordinate and deliver engaging activities to enhance residents’ physical, psychological, and social well‑being, while promoting privacy, dignity and independence.

Ideal candidates will have experience with older people in dementia settings, strong organization and communication skills, and a patient, compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Experience organising activities and events.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with older people in residential dementia settings.
• Strong commitment to providing stimulating social activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a monthly activity and wellbeing plan for residents.
• Arrange activities, events and outings with staff, relatives and visitors.
• Identify residents' life histories and preferences to tailor activities.
• Maintain a safe, respectful and engaging environment in the home.

Skills

Activity coordination

Communication skills

Empathy

Older people experience

Dementia care experience

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 Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. 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.
  must live our values of caring, support , honesty , respect, and accountability,
• 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.
  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.