Lead Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator
Full Time. Hagley, UK. Posted 3 days ago. £15.45 per hour + company benefits.
Hours: 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend working.
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The Gables in Hagley, near Stourbridge is a luxury 61-bedded residential and dementia care home.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator whose role is to plan and facilitate stimulating activities, promote independence and choice to suit the different needs and interests of our residents. This is a hands‑on working role with responsibility for coordinating a successful activities and volunteer programme within the Cinnamon home. This includes internal and external communication about activities‑focused programmes for our residents, as well as networking within the local community to recruit, train and place volunteers within the home alongside other activity team members.
The calendar of events can include fitness, arts & crafts, musical events and group historical discussions as well as trips out to various places of interest. You will need a clean driving licence (be over the age of 21) as you will be driving the company car/minibus for external outings. Training can be provided for mini‑bus driving.
Main Responsibilities
* Organise and conduct activities that encourage both social, mental and, if appropriate, physical stimulation for the residents within the home.
* Network and develop links in the local community to establish a relationship with local businesses, organisations and schools. Build and maintain a volunteer base for the whole home, involving family, staff and community volunteers to participate as a regular part of the activities programme.
* Organise fund‑raising events.
* Organise special events such as Christmas entertainment, Ascot, Royal Occasions, etc.
* Produce a monthly programme of events to be discussed with the General Manager of the home.
* Encourage residents and team members to participate in the home’s activities programme.
* Maintain posters and notice boards within the home.
Person Specification
* Medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids.
* Worked in a similar environment previously.
* Computer skills.
* Full, clean driving licence, aged over 21.
Benefits
* Paid Breaks
* Uniforms
* Staff Meals
* NEST Pension
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Care Workers Charity
* Spice of Life – Discount Retail Scheme
* Cycle Scheme
* Eye Care
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Reward Vouchers
* Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards
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