<div><h3>Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator – Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire</h3><p><b>Location:</b> St Pauls Care Centre, Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5XW</p><p><b>Hourly rate:</b>£12.71 per hour, plus a £0.50 p/h weekend enhancement</p><p><b>Hours:</b> 37.5 hours per week</p><p><b>Shifts:</b> 9am to 5pm, covering 5 days over 7, must be flexible to work weekends</p><p><b>Job @type:</b> Permanent</p><p>Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate</p><h3>Why work at Westgate?</h3><ul><li>Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends</li><li>Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+</li><li>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</li><li>Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)</li><li>Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!</li><li>Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events</li><li>Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications</li><li>Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity</li><li>Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development</li></ul><h3>About the Role</h3><ul><li>Identify residents activity needs and wishes through discussion, assessment and observation, and produce a varied programme based on these findings</li><li>Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group eventsandindividual sessions, involving internal and external sources and involving community-based resources</li><li>Organise theme and fund-raising events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc</li><li>Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements</li><li>Manage monthly activity budgets for entertainment, materials and outings in accordance with Company procedures</li><li>Ensure risk assessments have been carried out on all activities and outings</li><li>Produce newsletters in accordance with the company newsletter procedure</li><li>Take photos of our residents around the home, create engaging content and update our social media pages on a daily basis</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><ul><li>The right to live and work in the UK</li><li>Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude</li><li>An understanding of Health and Safety</li><li>An understanding of emotional, social, physical, psychological and intellectual needs of vulnerable people</li><li>Ability to engage others in recreational activities</li><li>Previous experience ina similar position ina care home is desirable but not essential</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div>