Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

Avery Healthcare Group; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator to join the team at their Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. The role involves creating and managing activities that engage residents and promote their dignity, independence, and fulfillment. Candidates should have a background in caring for older individuals in a dementia setting, along with strong communication skills and experience in organizing events. This is a permanent contract with an hourly pay frequency.

Qualifications

• Previously worked in a residential nursing Dementia setting.
• Experience organizing activities and events.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of activities to engage residents.
• Plan and submit activity and wellbeing plans to the Home Manager.
• Arrange activities, events, and outings for residents.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience organizing activities

Positive attitude towards older people

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator will be to provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the residents' physical, psychological dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment for all residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story.
• Planning and submitting to the Home Manager- a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview.
• Arranging activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors.
• Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support , honesty , respect, and accountability in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must have :

• Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting
• Experience organising activities and events.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.

ABOUT AVERY, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

• Frequency Hourly
• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/656/4207
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 5 March, 2026
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Carrstone House Care Home, 159 Bexwell Road, Downham Market, United Kingdom