Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

The closing date is 23 May 2025

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Job summary

As a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator at Avery Healthcare, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents. Your focus will be on providing a wide range of engaging activities and experiences to support the physical, psychological, and social well-being of our residents. With your compassion, dedication, and strong communication skills, you will work closely with residents, their families, and the care team to create a nurturing and fulfilling environment.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying residents' individual needs and preferences, planning and implementing a diverse activity program, and fostering an inclusive and stimulating community. You will arrange events, outings, and social gatherings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors. Maintaining a safe and positive environment, you will contribute to the professional image of the home and ensure that the principles of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfillment are upheld for all residents.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery is committed to offering exceptional care and support to both residents and team members. Across their growing network of over 100 homes, Avery fosters a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1267021023

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Aignan Way

TN8 5FA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinator. Ifthis sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinatorwill be toprovidea wide range of activities to engage and stimulate theresidents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice,rights,and fulfilment for all residents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

  • Identifying the 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 besuccessfulin 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 social events.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

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 are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinator. Ifthis sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinatorwill be toprovidea wide range of activities to engage and stimulate theresidents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice,rights,and fulfilment for all residents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

  • Identifying the 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 besuccessfulin 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 social events.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

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

  • To be successful in this role, you must have previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting. You should also have a proven track record of organizing activities and events, as well as effective communication skills, both verbal and written. A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events are essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you must have previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting. You should also have a proven track record of organizing activities and events, as well as effective communication skills, both verbal and written. A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events are essential.

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

Aignan Way

TN8 5FA


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Aignan Way

TN8 5FA


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Avery Healthcare

Recruitment@averyhealthcare.co.uk

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1267021023

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Aignan Way

TN8 5FA


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