Well-being and Activities Coordinator - Chorleywood, Hertfordshire
Location: Burford House Care Home, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5SQ
Hourly rate: £. per hour
Hours: .5 hours per week
Shifts: 5 days a week, shifts based across Monday to Sunday, 8:am to 4:pm (includes alternate weekends)
Job type: Permanent
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We are looking for a compassionate and caring Well-being and Activities Coordinator to join our family at Burford House 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?
1. Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays
2. 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
3. Workplace pension scheme
4. Comprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle in
5. Free training and development
6. Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
7. Work in a friendly team with experienced staff
8. ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends app
9. Access to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores
10. Opportunities, support and encouragement for career progression
11. Loyalty and long-service awards
12. Free uniform
13. 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:
14. Identify residents' activity needs and wishes through discussion, assessment and observation, and produce a varied programme based on these findings
15. 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
16. Organise theme and fund-raising events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc
17. Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements
18. Manage monthly activity budgets for entertainment, materials and outings in accordance with Company procedures
19. Ensure risk assessments have been carried out on all activities and outings
20. Produce newsletters in accordance with the company newsletter procedure
21. Take photos of our residents around the home, create engaging content and update our social media pages on a daily basis
About you:
22. The right to live and work in the UK (please note, sponsorship is not available)
23. Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
24. An understanding of Health and Safety
25. An understanding of emotional, social, physical, psychological and intellectual needs of vulnerable people
26. Ability to engage others in recreational activities
27. 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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