Wellbeing Coordinator

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE; Hammerwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Hammerwich is seeking an enthusiastic Activities/Wellbeing Coordinator to engage elderly residents in meaningful activities. The part-time role (10 hours per week) involves designing activities, coordinating engagement programs, and encouraging participation among residents. Ideal candidates are imaginative and possess strong interpersonal skills. The company offers competitive pay, flexible options, and professional training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible pay

Paid Family Leave

Professional training

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and engaging person who loves working with elderly people.
• Ability to design and organise stimulating activities.
• Skills in coordinating engagement programmes.

Responsibilities

• Work with management to implement wellbeing programmes.
• Design person-centred activities with residents.
• Encourage participation in engagement activities.

Skills

Engaging personality

Imagination

Ability to work with elderly

Job description

Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Overview

The Opportunity...

Are you an enthusiastic and engaging person with a good imagination? Do you love working with elderly people? Advinia Health Care is recruiting an Activities/Wellbeing Coordinator to join their team!

This role is part time working 10 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Work with the Home Manager and Head of Dementia & Wellbeing to engage with and implement Advinia's Wellbeing and Engagement Programme - S.P.E.C.S.
• Design and organise, in conjunction with Residents, a range of person-centred stimulating meaningful and engaging activities within the Home.
• Develop, manage and coordinate new and ongoing meaningful engagement programmes that encourage Residents to maintain pre-existing interests and hobbies.
• Encourage Colleagues, Residents, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Home's meaningful engagement programme and help to embed a whole home approach to activities.
• Arrange trips and outings to enable Residents to engage in offsite activities to maintain their hobbies and interests.
• Support with creating an engaging and stimulating environment throughout the Home that is appropriate to the needs of Residents.
• In conjunction with the Home Manager agree and undertake fundraising opportunities to supplement activities budget.
• Maintain an activities budget, in conjunction with the Home Manager for the provision of resources, outings and entertainment.
• Maintain full and accurate records of activity budget spend.
• Encourage, involve and support Residents with deciding on the range of activities that take place within the Home through the development of a Resident's Committee, ensuring all Residents have a voice and the opportunity to contribute and provide feedback.
• Ensure risk assessments have been completed for all activities and outings and reviewed as appropriate.
• Maximise the use of resources that are available to support with delivering meaningful and engaging activities such as; Band App, Advinia Monthly themes, Moments that Matter initiative, My Life TV, Daily Sparkle, Advinia Virtual Tours.
• To participate in and develop activities based on Advinia's monthly activity themes, incorporating each of the areas of the S.P.E.C.S programme.
• Recognise that some Residents may not want to (or are unable to) participate in group/ communal activities and therefore plan individualised 1-2-1 activities as appropriate.

Company context

Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible pay
• Paid Family Leave
• Professional training and fantastic career progression
• Refer a friend
• Pension scheme and lots more!