Well-Being and Activities Coordinator

About the role

The Well-Being and Activities Coordinator at Wendreth Court Care Home in March, Cambridgeshire plans, coordinates and delivers a comprehensive wellbeing and activities programme. Residents receive person-centred activities that promote social engagement, physical and mental wellbeing and quality of life. The postholder is the main point of contact for wellbeing provision within the home, reports to the Home Manager and works 40 hours per week on alternate weekends and evenings.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a varied programme of activities and wellbeing initiatives tailored to each resident's needs, preferences and abilities.
• Coordinate and 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, and build personalised activity plans with residents, families and care staff.
• Organise and celebrate 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 and organisational requirements.
• Promote health and wellbeing through movement and exercise sessions where qualified, and support colleagues in delivering safe physical activity.

Required profile

• Full UK driving licence and age 25 or older for insurance purposes.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Desirable: experience in a care home or similar setting supporting older people and/or those living with dementia.
• Desirable: NAPA Level 2 or 3, Award in Supporting Activity Provision in Social Care, or willingness to work towards it; Level 2 Seated Dance & Exercise Leader (Activcare) or a recognised exercise qualification; knowledge of dementia care best practice; first aid training.

Required skills

• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Creative, energetic and person-centred approach to planning activities.

What we offer

• Pay of £13 per hour, permanent, 40 hours per week.
• 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 and automatic entry to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Blue Light Card reimbursement, pension scheme and opportunities for professional development and training.