Resident Life & Activities Lead

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Wexford; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wygram Nursing home, Wexford Town, is seeking a Social Care Lead to champion the social, emotional and recreational wellbeing of residents. You will design and lead meaningful activities, ensuring inclusivity and person-centred care.

The role requires creativity, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate staff and volunteers while maintaining records and collaborating with families and the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in activities, social care, healthcare or a similar role is desirable.
• A caring, enthusiastic and person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the social care and activities programme within the home.
• Develop a varied programme of meaningful activities that promotes residents' independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Ensure activities are person-centred, taking account of residents' interests, abilities, backgrounds and preferences.
• Encourage resident participation and identify opportunities to maintain hobbies or develop new ones.
• Organise group and individual activities, including social events, outings and seasonal celebrations.
• Work with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team to enhance residents' social wellbeing.
• Encourage meaningful interaction and companionship among residents.
• Support and coordinate staff and volunteers involved in activities within the home.
• Maintain appropriate records of activities and resident participation.
• Liaise with external groups, entertainers and community organisations where appropriate.
• Ensure activities are delivered safely and in line with policies and procedures.
• Promote a positive and inclusive culture where every resident has opportunities to participate and feel valued.
• Lead by example and promote our CARA Values (Caring, Ambitious, Responsive, Accountability) in all interactions.

Skills

Social care leadership

Communication

Creativity

Planning & organising

Teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Wygram Nursing home, Wexford Town, is seeking a Social Care Lead to champion the social, emotional and recreational wellbeing of residents. You will design and lead meaningful activities, ensuring inclusivity and person-centred care.

The role requires creativity, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate staff and volunteers while maintaining records and collaborating with families and the multidisciplinary team.