Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

NHS Jobs; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare's Loxley Park Care Home in Sheffield is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator to engage residents with a diverse programme of activities that support physical, cognitive and social wellbeing.

You will plan and submit monthly activity and wellbeing plans, arrange events and outings, and work closely with staff and families to deliver person-centred care in a respectful, compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• A valid driving licence and be able to drive a minibus.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of activities to engage residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being.
• Plan and submit to the Home Manager a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview.
• Arrange activities, events, and outings, encouraging involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment, contributing to the professional image of the home.

Skills

Driving licence

Minibus driving

Organising activities

Communication skills

Experience with older people

Dementia care experience

Resident wellbeing focus

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator at Loxley Park Care Home in Sheffield. If this sounds like the place for you, wed 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:

• A valid driving licence and be able to drive a minibus
• 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, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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.