Wellbeing Coordinator

**The Opportunity...**
Are you an enthusiastic and engaging person with a good imagination? Do you love working with elderly people? Annan Court Residential Home is recruiting a Part-time Activities/Wellbeing Coordinator to join their team

**The Home...**

We’re proud to provide high-quality care that is tailored to the individual needs of Residents. Our dedicated care team is on hand to provide bespoke support - whether that is a little or lot, we’re here for whatever Residents need.

It’s not difficult to fall in love with Annan Court which is set in picturesque grounds enjoying breath-taking views of the Solway Firth - a place where Residents can feel instantly at home. As well as lovely modern en-suite rooms and excellent facilities, the Home thrives on its community spirit with strong neighbourhood links with local schools, churches and shops.

**Your Duties...**
- Work with the Home Manager and Head of Dementia & Wellbeing to engage with and implement Advinia’s Wellbeing and Engagement Programme - S.P.E.C.S.
- Design and organise, in conjunction with Residents, a range of person-centred stimulating meaningful and engaging activities within the Home.
- Develop, manage and coordinate new and ongoing meaningful engagement programmes that encourage Residents to maintain pre-existing interests and hobbies.
- Encourage Colleagues, Residents, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Home's meaningful engagement programme and help to embed a whole home approach to activities.
- Arrange trips and outings to enable Residents to engage in offsite activities to maintain their hobbies and interests.
- Support with creating an engaging and stimulating environment throughout the Home that is appropriate to the needs of Residents.
- In conjunction with the Home Manager agree and undertake fundraising opportunities to supplement activities budget.
- Maintain an activities budget, in conjunction with the Home Manager for the provision of resources, outings and entertainment.
- Maintain full and accurate records of activity budget spend.
- Encourage, involve and support Residents with deciding on the range of activities that take place within the Home through the development of a Resident’s Committee, ensuring all Residents have a voice and the opportunity to contribute and provide feedback.
- Ensure risk assessments have been completed for all activities and outings and reviewed as appropriate.
- Maximise the use of resources that are available to support with delivering meaningful and engaging activities such as; Band App, Advinia Monthly themes, Moments that Matter initiative, My Life TV, Daily Sparkle, Advinia Virtual Tours.
- To participate in and develop activities based on Advinia’s monthly activity themes, incorporating each of the areas of the S.P.E.C.S programme.
- Recognise that some Residents may not want to (or are unable to) participate in group/ communal activities and therefore plan individualised 1-2-1 activities as appropriate.

**In Return we can offer...**
- Free DBS
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible pay
- Life Assurance
- Paid Family Leave
- Professional training and fantastic career progression
- Refer a friend
- Pension scheme and lots more