Activities and Well-Being Coordinator

County Healthcare Group Ltd; Wembley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wembley is seeking a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Coordinator to plan and deliver exercise and cognitive stimulation therapy sessions for older people. This full-time role demands a professional with empathy, leadership skills, and the ability to motivate clients to maintain their health and fitness. The position offers a chance to make a positive impact on participants' lives, ensuring their wellbeing through structured activities and support.

Qualifications

• Professional appearance and manner.
• Commitment to positive difference for clients' lives.
• Good interpersonal skills and flexibility to work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver exercise classes for older people.
• Coordinate cognitive stimulation therapy for Dementia Project.
• Maintain clients' records and monitor their progress.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Planning

Job description

Job Description

The role of the Health and Wellbeing Coordinator is to plan and deliver engaging and effective exercise and cognitive stimulation therapy sessions designed to improve participants physical and mental wellbeing and help to motivate and inspire older people to maintain and improve their health and fitness.

This role is accountable for wellbeing of the Service User/Client, forming relationships with all internal stakeholders, along with other persons/professionals such as commissioning authority’s, regulatory inspectors, relatives, advocates of service users and other healthcare professionals.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• To be an active member of the Care Team.
• To plan and deliver a range of group exercise classes for older people ranging in variety and level. Activities include wellbeing initiatives like exercises and wellbeing workshops, signposting to wellbeing practitioners etc.
• To support a developing Dementia Project with the planning and coordination of a program of cognitive stimulation therapy sessions and peer support for both people living with dementia.
• Design and adapt the content of the classes to suit the ability of the participants.
• Promote awareness around all areas of health improvement in older people.
• Provide support, motivation and encouragement to assist the clients to achieve their goals.
• Maintain client’s records as appropriate and monitor clients progress.
• Build relationships with clients and support them safely and effectively in all class sessions.
• Check all fitness equipment is safe and used correctly.
• Undertake necessary risk assessments.
• Ensure the organisation’s policies and procedures are observed and implemented throughout service delivery.
• Provide first aid if required.
• Any other duties as delegated by the Branch Manager.

Personal Attributes

• Professional appearance and manner
• Leadership; able to inspire and motivate others.
• A genuine concern for the welfare of others
• Able and willing to take responsibility.
• Kind and compassionate
• Even-tempered and patient
• Empathy and the ability to listen and empower others.
• Conscientious and hard-working
• Honest and trustworthy
• Dependable, reliable and punctual
• Flexible; willing and able to work outside normal hours when required.
• Self-motivating and organised
• Able to prioritise, particularly under pressure.
• Calm in a crisis and able to respond appropriately.
• Able to delegate and to work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to making a positive difference to people’s lives.
• Committed to continued personal and professional development, including obtaining relevant professional qualifications.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Being motivated to make a difference and promoting independence.
• Embracing difference
• Building connections
• Deliver service excellence.
• The ability to set priorities and work to them while remaining responsive to events.
• The ability to work well within a team to staff.
• Patience and understanding.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care