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An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator to enhance the lives of elderly residents. In this rewarding role, you will design engaging activities that cater to the diverse needs of residents, ensuring their emotional and physical well-being. With a focus on teamwork and community involvement, you will also manage budgets and organize events that foster a sense of belonging and joy. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth and recognition. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Competitive Pay Rates

Employee Discount Schemes

Financial Wellness Access

Support for Additional Qualifications

Comprehensive Staff Induction

Team Building Events

Referral Bonus Scheme

Ability to work in a team with a caring nature and positive attitude.
Understanding of health and safety and needs of vulnerable people.

Identify residents' activity needs and produce a varied programme.
Organise outings and manage monthly activity budgets.
Create engaging content for social media and newsletters.

Caring Nature

Teamwork

Health and Safety Understanding

Engagement in Recreational Activities

Relevant Experience in Care Home

Understanding of Vulnerable People's Needs

Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator, Aylesbury

Client: Westgate Healthcare

Location: Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: eec5d7de9d29

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.04.2025

Expiry Date: 17.05.2025

Job Description:

Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Location: Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 5ZB

Hourly rate: £12.21 per hour, plus a 50p p/h weekend enhancement

Hours: Up to 35 hours per week

Shifts: 9.30am to 5pm, covering 3 or 4 days over 7, must be flexible to work weekends

Job type: Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our family at Hampden Hall Care Centre. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Why work at Westgate?

Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends
Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the Role:

Identify residents' activity needs and wishes through discussion, assessment and observation, and produce a varied programme based on these findings
Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and community-based resources
Organise theme and fund-raising events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc
Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements
Manage monthly activity budgets for entertainment, materials and outings in accordance with Company procedures
Ensure risk assessments have been carried out on all activities and outings
Produce newsletters in accordance with the company newsletter procedure
Take photos of our residents around the home, create engaging content and update our social media pages on a daily basis

About you:

The right to live and work in the UK
Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
An understanding of Health and Safety
An understanding of emotional, social, physical, psychological and intellectual needs of vulnerable people
Ability to engage others in recreational activities
Previous experience in a similar position in a care home is desirable but not essential

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom

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