Overview
Hartwood House is a 50-bed residential and dementia care home based in Lyndhurst. 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 role with responsibility for coordinating a successful activities and volunteer programme within the home, including internal and external communication about activities-focused programmes and networking within the local community to recruit, train and place volunteers alongside other activity team members. A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025 and awarded One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For.
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 (over 21) as you will be driving the company car/minibus for external outings. Training can be provided for mini-bus driving.
Salary and Details
* Full Time – 36 hrs per week
* Location: Lyndhurst, UK
* £14.04 Per Hour Plus Company Benefits
Main Responsibilities
* Organise and conduct activities that encourage social, mental and, if appropriate, physical stimulation for residents within the home.
* Network and develop links in the local community to establish relationships with local businesses, organisations and schools. Build and maintain a volunteer base for the whole home, involving family, staff and community volunteers to participate regularly in the activities programme.
* Organise fundraising events.
* Organise special events (e.g., Christmas entertainment, Ascot, Royal occasions).
* 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
* Experience in a similar environment
* Computer skills
* Full, clean driving licence, aged over 21
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