Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator – Wanstead, London
Location: Chestnut Manor Care Home, Cambridge Park, London, E 2PR
Hourly rate: £. per hour, plus p p/h weekend enhancement
Hours: hours per week
Shifts: 8.am – 5pm, covering 4 shifts over 7 days (flexibility to work alternate weekends is required)
Job type: Permanent
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We are looking for a compassionate and caring Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our family at Chestnut Manor Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have 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.
What’s in it for you?
Why work at Westgate?
1. Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends
2. Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged +
3. Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
4. Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
5. Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
6. Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £ for a successful referral!
7. Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
8. Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
9. Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
10. Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the Role:
11. Identify residents' activity needs and wishes through discussion, assessment and observation, and produce a varied programme based on these findings
12. Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and involving community-based resources
13. Organise theme and fund-raising events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc
14. Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements
15. Support in the management of monthly activity budgets for entertainment, materials and outings in accordance with Company procedures
16. Ensure risk assessments have been carried out on all activities and outings
17. Complete digital notes daily to record and support residents' activities
18. Take photos of our residents around the home, create engaging content and update our social media pages on a daily basis
About you:
19. The right to live and work in the UK
20. Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
21. An understanding of Health and Safety
22. An understanding of emotional, social, physical, psychological and intellectual needs of vulnerable people
23. Ability to engage others in recreational activities
24. Previous experience in a similar position in a care home is desirable but 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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