Job summary The role of Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator at Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough, Wiltshire, is to provide a wide range of activities that engage and stimulate the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the residents. The successful candidate will be compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated, with experience in working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting. Main duties of the job As the Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator, you will be responsible for understanding the needs and preferences of residents, planning and submitting monthly activity and wellbeing plans, arranging activities and events, and maintaining a safe living and working environment. You will need to have effective communication skills, a positive attitude towards older people, and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. About us Avery Healthcare is one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They believe that the later years of their residents' lives should be as enriching as any other, and they strive to create meaningful lives together through exceptional care and experience. Date posted 09 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.48 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1171074199 Job locations Avery Healthcare Merlin Court Care Home, The Common, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1JR Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents.We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. Weare nowseekingacompassionate,enthusiastic,and dedicatedindividual to join ourfriendly, award-winning team asaWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinator. 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, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice,rights,and fulfilment for all residents. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Identifyingthe 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, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do. Our ideal candidatemusthave: 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 socialevents. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largestproviders of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the lateryearsof our residents lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful livestogether is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout ourgrowing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees. Please note this role will require: ADBS 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. Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents.We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. Weare nowseekingacompassionate,enthusiastic,and dedicatedindividual to join ourfriendly, award-winning team asaWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinator. 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, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice,rights,and fulfilment for all residents. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Identifyingthe 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, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do. Our ideal candidatemusthave: 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 socialevents. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largestproviders of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the lateryearsof our residents lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful livestogether is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout ourgrowing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees. Please note this role will require: ADBS 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting, experience organising activities and events, and effective communication skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting, experience organising activities and events, and effective communication skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. Address Avery Healthcare Merlin Court Care Home, The Common, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1JR Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)