Wellbeing Manager

Anchor; Byfleet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit care provider in the UK is seeking a Wellbeing Manager to create engaging activities for elderly residents. This role involves leading a small team and ensuring that programs enrich the lives of residents through fun and creative initiatives. Candidates should be naturally creative, passionate about wellbeing, and capable of leading a team. Flexible hours are essential to accommodate events, with a focus on creating joy and connection in everyday life. Join us to make a difference in our community.

Benefits

Gym and fitness discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Access to online GP appointments

Ongoing personal and professional development

Leadership Pathways resources

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in wellbeing, activities coordination, care, or community roles is desirable.
• Confident leading and motivating a team.
• Passionate about enriching the lives of older people.

Responsibilities

• Design wellbeing activities for elderly residents.
• Lead a team of 3 wellbeing colleagues.
• Create a vibrant wellbeing calendar.

Skills

Creativity

Team leadership

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Job description

Wellbeing Manager

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover
• West Hall, West Byfleet (Anchor)
• Flexible hours – Usually Monday to Friday, with flexibility around events

About the Role

We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Wellbeing Manager to join us at West Hall, West Byfleet. This role is all about bringing energy, warmth, and fun to everyday life — whether that’s a themed afternoon, a surprise activity, or a celebration that leaves everyone smiling (bonus points if you enjoy a bit of seasonal flair).

You’ll lead our wellbeing programme, inspire a small team, and help create experiences that our residents genuinely look forward to.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering fun, engaging, and inclusive wellbeing activities for elderly residents
• Bringing seasonal themes to life — from springtime creativity to festive celebrations
• Leading, supporting, and motivating a friendly team of 3 wellbeing colleagues
• Creating a vibrant wellbeing calendar full of activities that encourage connection, movement, and joy
• Being present at events (some outside normal hours) to help make the magic happen
• Working closely with colleagues, families, and external partners
• Gathering feedback and always looking for fresh ideas to keep things exciting

About You

• Naturally creative with a playful streak and an eye for detail
• Passionate about wellbeing and enriching the lives of older people
• Confident leading and motivating a small team
• Organised, approachable, and flexible
• Experience in wellbeing, activities coordination, care, or community roles is desirable — but creativity and enthusiasm matter just as much

Hours

You’ll usually work Monday to Friday, but flexibility is essential to support events and celebrations when they happen — because the best moments don’t always stick to a timetable!

Why Join Us?

Because here, wellbeing is about fun, connection, and moments that make people feel good — whether that’s a big celebration or a small, thoughtful surprise that brightens someone’s day.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV showing us how you’d bring creativity, joy, and a little seasonal sparkle to wellbeing at West Hall.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

Our values

Every one of us can make a difference to our residents and play a part in shaping homes and services around their needs.

Our Anchor values of being Accountable, Respectful, Courageous and Honest apply to us all, whether you manage colleagues as part of your role or not.

Displaying our values can influence those around us to do the same. We can all be leaders at Anchor and should all be driven by the same customer ethos. Our helps align these values with the skills and behaviours we demonstrate.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Access to online GP appointments

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
• Free Blue Light Card

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.