Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

About the role

The Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator at Thimbleby Court, a CQC-rated Outstanding care home in Horncastle, plans, coordinates and delivers a person-centred wellbeing and activities programme. The role acts as the main point of contact for wellbeing provision and reports to the Home Manager. It is permanent, 30 hours per week on alternate weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Design and run a varied programme of activities and wellbeing initiatives tailored to each resident's needs, preferences and abilities
• Deliver group and one-to-one sessions such as creative arts, reminiscence therapy, music, games, gentle exercise and community outings
• Promote resident engagement, independence, dignity and choice
• Work with residents, families and care staff to build personalised activity plans
• Organise events, seasonal activities and special occasions, and build links with external organisations, entertainers and community groups
• Monitor, record and evaluate activities, keeping accurate documentation in line with regulatory requirements
• Support colleagues in delivering safe, enjoyable physical activity

Required profile

• Desirable: experience in a care home or similar setting supporting older people and/or those living with dementia
• Desirable: Level 2 Seated Dance & Exercise Leader (Activcare) or another recognised exercise qualification
• Desirable: experience supervising or coordinating a team
• Desirable: knowledge of dementia care best practice and first aid training
• Enhanced DBS required

Required skills

• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills
• Creative, energetic, person-centred approach to planning activities
• Desirable: NAPA Level 2 or 3, or Award in Supporting Activity Provision in Social Care, or willingness to work towards it

What we offer

• Pay of £13 per hour plus a range of health and wellbeing benefits
• Hastee Pay: withdraw up to 40% of earned salary before payday
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, plus one extra day per year of service up to five additional days
• Life insurance cover of £10,000
• Automatic entry to an Employee Assistance Programme covering child support, financial, mental health and wellbeing advice
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Professional development and training opportunities