Wellbeing Coordinator

Job title: Wellbeing Coordinator
- Location: Stildon
- 16, 20 hours contract per week
- £11.40 - £11.80 (with NAPA2) per hour
- Alternate weekend

**Do you enjoy listening about life history?**

**Can you be innovative with ideas but remain focused on positive outcomes?**

If yes, then we have the job for you

We are looking for a passionate and imaginative activities coordinator to join our wonderful care home team in Stildon.

**What is an Wellbeing Coordinator?**

A Wellbeing coordinator is essential when providing opportunities of engagement for residents, supporting residents to maintain their independence by pursuing hobbies and interests and improving a resident’s overall wellbeing. Social engagements may include group work, or individual focused activities 1:1 with a volunteer or coordinator.

**What skills do I need?**

We are looking for a unique individual who has previous experience of communicating with others, the ability to be innovative and to be able to utilise resources. Experience working with older people, would also be desirable.

You will be an organised individual, capable of engaging and motivating others to participate in activity and to see the benefits of social opportunities. You will work in partnership with other Brendoncare Homes, visiting speakers and entertainers or volunteers to enhance the activities offering. The ability to adapt is important, when activity becomes spontaneous, a positive approach to this role is required. The positive effects for residents and reminiscence of life history makes this role special.

You will be able to work with others, including other care staff, activity coordinators and volunteers to work towards improving our residents overall wellbeing. It is important that you understand the importance of maintaining records and assessing risk whilst still embracing the values of Brendoncare and the role.

**What will I be doing?**
- Developing and implementing individual and group programmes that address all 6 areas of wellness for our residents
- Working with other Wellbeing coordinators across homes, to share and research new ideas
- Working with the catering manager, Wellbeing and Volunteer Manager and other activities coordinators to plan and delivery specialised events across the homes with our residents.
- Supporting volunteer team members in their roles throughout the home;
- Supporting residents with a range of IT, including social media and skype; zoom calls.
- Using innovative software including the OMI interactive table
- Keeping appropriate records of activities and assessment forms;
- Keeping up to date with mandatory training and Health and Safety requirements for the role.

This role is a 16 or 20 hours per week, which will include alternate weekend working.

**What can we offer?**
- Minimum of 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
- Enhanced annual leave after five years to reward long service and dedication
- Extensive training and continual personal development
- Meals provided while on duty in our care homes
- Free initial DBS check
- An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
- Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

So, if you feel you have what it takes, then please do apply, as we would love to hear from you

**What is Brendoncare Stildon like?**

Brendoncare Stildon provides residential and nursing care for 32 people and has been designed to provide a home-like atmosphere where individual needs can be met.

The accommodation is laid out in two households, each with 16 single bedrooms, a sitting room, dining room, kitchenette and two assisted bathrooms. All the bedrooms are a generous size with en-suite facilities including a shower. The welcoming entrance hall, sitting rooms and dining rooms all provide comfortable places where people can spend time together.

**Who are Brendoncare?**

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.

We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague - they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.

Our values reflect who we are - together we are kind, positive, brave and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.

In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team.