Activities and Well-being Coordinator

Activities and Well-being Coordinator – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Location: Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 5ZBHourly rate: £17.75 per hourHours: 30 hours per weekShifts: 10am to 4pm, 5 days a week, shifts across Monday to Sunday (flexibility to work weekends is required)Job type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a compassionate and caring Activities and Well-being 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.What’s in it for you?
Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)Workplace pension schemeComprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle inFree training and developmentSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsWork in a friendly team with experienced staff‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends appAccess to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online storesOpportunities, support and encouragement for career progressionLoyalty and long-service awardsWellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards
*Please note, some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company.

Further information can be given at interview stageAbout the Role:
Identify residents' activity needs and wishes through discussion, assessment and observation, and produce a varied programme based on these findingsExplore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and involving community-based resourcesOrganise theme and fund-raising events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etcOrganise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirementsManage monthly activity budgets for entertainment, materials and outings in accordance with Company proceduresEnsure risk assessments have been carried out on all activities and outingsProduce newsletters in accordance with the company newsletter procedureTake 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 UKAbility to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude  An understanding of Health and SafetyAn understanding of emotional, social, physical, psychological and intellectual needs of vulnerable peopleAbility to engage others in recreational activitiesPrevious 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.WGHROB