Job Title: Well-being and Activities Coordinator
Location: Thimbleby Court, Horncastle LN9 5RA
Salary: £11.50 per hour plus a wide range of health & wellbeing benefits, employee perks, and opportunity to develop & progress
Permanent: Part time, 25 hours per week, alternate weekends and to include some evenings
Minimum Requirements:
* 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 social, religious and cultural needs are met. This role is pivotal in supporting and enabling people to access social networks and maintain their hobbies and interests. Providing meaningful engagement in a person-centred way, by creating and carrying out activities that promote residents’ physical and mental well-being while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
Benefits As a Well-Being and Activities Coordinator
* Paid comprehensive training with a genuine career pathway.
* Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday.
* 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.
* 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 share information on social media.
* 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.
* Assist in transporting service users to appointments using company vehicles or public transport.
What You Will Need
* We are looking for a passionate and outgoing person to assist our residents in enjoying a fulfilling and meaningful life while maintaining their dignity.
* Excellent written and verbal English skills.
* Previous experience as an Activities Coordinator or in the care sector would be beneficial but not essential. A friendly, imaginative, and compassionate nature is essential.
* Proficient computer skills.
* Valid driver’s license.
Thimbleby Court
Nestled in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, Thimbleby Court is a beacon of refined residential care for older individuals. Our home, consisting of 58 en-suite rooms, is uniquely tailored to serve those in need, from those navigating the challenges of dementia to those seeking specialist end-of-life care, or even a brief respite.
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 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!
Job Code: GHTCB
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.
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