Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator. Priesty Fields Care Home

Sandstone Care Group; Congleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Congleton is seeking a Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator. This role focuses on enhancing the emotional and social well-being of residents through engaging activities. Candidates should have experience in care homes, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach. The position offers a competitive rate of £13.27 per hour and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free meals

Flexible pay

Employee recognition scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Discounts on the high street

Qualifications

• Experience in care homes preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and occasional evenings required.
• Driving license needed for accompanying residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities for residents.
• Ensure dining experience meets high standards.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to coordinate events.
• Manage budget for activities.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience working in a care home or with older adults

Compassionate and patient approach

Creative skills in music, art, or crafts

Education

Qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator. Priesty Fields Care Home

Location: Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4AQ

£13.27 per hour

Working basis: permanent, part-time (28 hours per week)

Shift pattern: 10.30am-6.30pm 3-4 days per week (7 days across 2 weeks), including alternate weekend working

Start Date: Jan-Mid Jan 2026

The Role

Here at the Sandstone Care Group, we believe that every aspect of the resident experience makes a difference to wellbeing, right down to the tiny details.

As our Wellbeing and Lifestyle Coordinator, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and stimulating environment for our residents. This role will focus on driving to enhance the emotional, physical, and social well‑being of residents by developing, organising, and delivering a range of engaging activities and dining support services that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life. This role is dedicated to our high‑end residential area and you will be supporting specifically the residents living in this area.

Key Responsibilities

• Activities Coordination – planning, organising and delivering varied and engaging group and 1‑1 activities that reflect residents’ interests, abilities, and individual care plans
• Dining & Mealtime Support – be the custodial keeper of ensuring that the dining experience is similar to restaurant standards, working closely with kitchen and care staff to ensure that residents’ needs and preferences are being promoted at all times and that a high standard of hospitality is being maintained
• Resident‑Centred Care – build meaningful relationships with residents and their families to understand their histories, preferences, and aspirations, as well as to gather feedback and input on activities and wellbeing
• Team Collaboration – work in close partnership with care staff, volunteers, families, and external providers to coordinate activities and events
• Budget Management

What we’re looking for

• Experience working in a care home or with older adults.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and occasional evenings.
• Driving licence as may need to accompany residents on social outings.
• Knowledge of dementia care and person‑centred approaches (desirable)
• Creative skills in areas such as music, art, crafts, or gentle exercise (desirable)
• Qualification in Health and Social Care or relevant activity‑based training (e.g., NAPA, Oomph!) (desirable)

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits

• Free uniform.
• Free Meals*.
• Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer‑a‑Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In‑house training - on‑going face‑to‑face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

*Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.