Well Being and Activities Coordinator

Glenholme Healthcare Group Ltd.; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Blackpool is looking for a Well-being and Activities Coordinator to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. The role requires excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to care. Responsibilities include scheduling events, ensuring social needs are met, and fostering a caring environment. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and various health benefits.

Benefits

Paid comprehensive training

Flexible pay options

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Life insurance cover

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and at least 25 years of age.
• Experience as an Activities Coordinator or in care sector is beneficial but not essential.
• Passionate and outgoing personality.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate activities for residents.
• Plan and conduct events to cater to residents' interests.
• Maintain records of activities and manage the budget.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal English skills

Friendly and compassionate nature

Imaginative approach

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Well-being and Activities Coordinator

Salary: £12.30 per hour, a wide range of health & wellbeing benefits, employee perks, and the opportunity to develop & progress

Applicants must hold a full UK driving license and be 25 years or older for insurance purposes

The Opportunity as a Well-Being and Activities Coordinator

This role involves organising, developing and planning programs of activities and events for residents. Ensuring their needs, interests, social, religious and cultural needs are provided for. This role is pivotal in supporting and enabling people to access social networks and maintain their hobbies and interests to the best of their ability, as well as encouraging them to develop new interests. Providing meaningful engagement in a person-centred way, by creating and carrying out activities that promote residents’ physical and mental well-being whilst promoting a diverse and inclusive place to live.

Benefits

• Paid comprehensive training with a genuine career pathway
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as when you want
• Pension scheme and 28 days holiday, plus your birthday off
• Life Insurance cover of £10,000
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health and wellbeing; and
• Free Blue Light Card

Duties as a Well-Being and Activities Coordinator:

To create a stimulating and varied programme of activities and social events, for residents. To work with each resident to identify their social and recreational requirements according to their likes/dislikes, abilities and personal preferences.

• Work with our residents to produce material for our quarterly newsletters and send information to be seen on social media and shared with relatives.
• Plan events inside and outside of the home e.g. exercise sessions, theatre productions, pet therapy etc.
• Keep full records of all activities undertaken, review and gather feedback to assess effectiveness.
• Manage and work within the monthly activities budget.
• To assist in transporting any service users to appointments either using the companies’ vehicles or public transport.

What you will need

• We are looking for a passionate and outgoing person to assist our residents to enjoy a fulfilling and meaningful life, maintaining their dignity and helping them to feel valued.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Previous experience as an Activities Coordinator or experience in the care sector or caring for another individual, either personally or professionally, would be beneficial, but not essential. What is essential is a friendly, imaginative and compassionate nature, a ‘we can’ attitude and an interest in older people.
• Valid driver’s license.

Glenholme Bispham Gardens is located in a peaceful residential area in Blackpool. Our home provides care for mature and older people with varying needs, including dementia, nursing and end-of-life support. We are a 52-bed care home with an additional 24-room expansion opened in 2021. You’ll be part of a compassionate, experienced team who always put residents first.

Glenholme Healthcare is a well-established and highly regarded social and residential care provider for older people. Our colleagues come from many different sectors to provide essential care for, older, vulnerable individuals to help them continue to lead a meaningful life. Glenholme can offer you an amazing opportunity, and training, to allow you to play an important and meaningful role working with older adults with physical disabilities or who are living with dementia.

Apply today to find out more about the role of a Well-Being and Activities Coordinator!

Our values; We believe in treating individuals, their families, friends and our staff with respect and dignity; placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.

This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out