Lifestyle Co-ordinator

**£500 Welcome Bonus**

We have an exciting opportunity for two_ _**Lifestyle Activities Coordinator** to join our team at **The Waterhall Care Home in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.**

Excelcare are a family-owned business which has been established for over 30 years. Our vision is to continually be a leading provider of high-quality care which exceeds the expectations of the people living within our service.

**What to Expect**:
**Salary**: £10.09 - £10.66 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

2 X vacancies available =
- **30 hours a week to cover**:

- 9.30/10am - 4pm X 5 days a week (Alternate weekends)
- **10 hours a week to cover**:

- 3.5 hours a day X 2 days a week (Alternate weekends)

**About the role**:
You will be required to create and organise a fun and engaging activities and lifestyle programme to enrich the lives of all residents. This can include activities within the home or liaising with the local community organisations, schools, colleges, churches and much more.

You will be required to engage with the residents and their families to establish an understanding of what activities or lifestyle changes would benefit them individually or as a group.

Planning day outs is also encouraged therefore a good knowledge of surrounding areas and external organisations are desirable.

This role aims to empower our residents and to create an enjoyable and social environment where we strive to make a difference in their day-to-day life.

**What you will need**:

- Experience within a similar role is desirable or you could have previous experience in a caring environment.
- Be organised and well planned - looking to make a change using your care experience or passion or skill.
- Caring, and compassionate nature with a fun can do attitude.
- A desire to improve the lives of older people.
- Excellent communication/written skills.

**What we offer in return for your hard work**:

- **£500 Welcome Bonus**:

- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Free on-site parking*
- **Enhancement to pay on bank holidays**:

- Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £300 for every person you refer
- DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
- Paid uniform
- Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
- Free learning and development*
- T’s and C’s apply