Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

Avery Healthcare; Wombourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Wombourne is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator to deliver engaging activities that enhance residents' social and psychological well-being. Candidates should have experience working with older people in a nursing setting and a commitment to fostering a positive environment. Join the team and make a meaningful impact on residents' lives in a supportive and rewarding atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.
• Ability to promote independence, choice, and fulfilment.
• Commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities to engage residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being.
• Promote privacy, dignity, and independence for all residents.
• Identify residents' needs and preferences through communication.
• Plan monthly activity and wellbeing plans with the Home Manager.
• Arrange activities and events, involving staff and families.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Experience organising activities and events

Positive attitude toward older people

Job description

Overview

Shift Details: 09:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being.
• Understanding the need to promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment for all residents.
• 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.

Ideal Candidate

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

Required Checks and Eligibility

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

Note: This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.