Activities and Well-being Lead

7 months ago

Aylesbury, United Kingdom Westgate Healthcare Full time

Activities and Well-being Lead – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Location:  Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, HP 5ZB

Hourly rate: £. per hour

Hours : hours per week

Shifts:  5 days a week, shifts based across Monday to Sunday, 8am to 5pm (includes a 1-hour unpaid break and alternate weekend working)

Job type:  Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare  #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and pro-active Activities and Well-being Lead to join our family at Hampden Hall Care Centre. We are looking a person who shares our values, has an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

You will lead a team of well-being coordinators and be responsible for ensuring that our residents have the opportunity to take part in person centred activity plans which support them in living life to the full. You will be a part of the leadership team of the care home and work collaboratively to provide exceptional care and support to our residents.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time) Workplace pension scheme Comprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle in Free training and development Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications Work in a friendly team with experienced staff ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends app Access to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores Opportunities, support and encouragement for career progression Loyalty and long-service awards Free uniform Wellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards

*Please note, some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company. Further information can be given at interview stage

About the Role:

Identify residents’ activity needs and wishes through discussion, assessment and observation Create and maintain a varied programme of group activities tailored to our residents’ individual needs, including group events and individual sessions, internal and external sources and involving community-based resources Organise outings and events based on local holidays, traditions etc, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements Manage monthly activity budget for entertainment, materials and outings in accordance with Company procedures Ensure risk assessments have been carried out on all activities and outings and accurate records are maintained Responsible for promoting the home through social media Work closely with the Head Housekeeper and Unit Managers to maintain the community spaces so that they are fit for purpose and comfortable for our residents Induct and welcome new activities staff to the team completing the Induction Check-list with them as required Oversee and support all units in the Home to ensure that the activities staff are following the weekly activities programme Attend the quarterly activities meeting with our activities staff from across the group. Share and discuss progress, goals and challenges Maintain a portfolio of evidence which showcases the work of the activities and well-being team focussing on the positive outcomes achieved for our residents Assist the Home Manager in marketing the Home by showing potential residents, their families and other visitors around the home as required, providing feedback to the Home Manager

About you:

The right to live and work in the UK (please note, sponsorship is not available) A warm and friendly approach, a caring nature and a positive attitude An understanding of Health and Safety An understanding of emotional, social, physical, psychological and intellectual needs of vulnerable people Ability to engage others in recreational activities and be able to deliver the highest standards of social and cultural activities to our residents Previous experience in a similar position in a care home is desirable, however not essential IT literate with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Be able to competently manage a social media account including preparing and making posts Relevant qualifications such as QCF in Health & Social Care is desirable, however not essential

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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