Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

Avery Healthcare Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator for Winchester Heights Care Home in Hampshire. You will plan and deliver engaging activities to support residents’ physical, emotional and social well-being.

The role requires experience with older people, especially in dementia settings, and strong communication skills. A DBS disclosure check will be undertaken by Avery, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Event planning

Dementia care experience

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 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 aWellbeing andActivities Coordinator at Winchester Heights Care Home in Hampshire. Ifthis sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinatorwill be toprovidea wide range of activities to engage and stimulate theresidents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe 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. We’re proud to 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.