Wellbeing Practitioner
Location: Littlehampton
Hours: 30 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 10:00-16:00, with every other week including a Saturday shift and a flexi day off during the week.
Salary: Weekday £14.12, Weekend £15.12, Overtime £16.12, Bank Holiday £21.18 per hour
The Role
We are a well-regarded residential home based in Littlehampton and are seeking a creative, reliable, and compassionate Wellbeing Practitioner to join our dedicated team.
In this role, you will plan, organise, and deliver a varied programme of activities designed to enrich the daily lives of our residents. You will work closely with the care team to ensure activities are person-centred, meaningful, and tailored to each residents interests, abilities, and wellbeing needs. This is a hands-on, rewarding position where you will play an important part in supporting residents to live fulfilling, engaging lives and remain connected to their families, friends, and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify residents interests, abilities, and preferences through assessments, observations, and conversations.
* Plan and deliver a varied, imaginative programme of activities, including group sessions, one-to-one activities, outings, and themed events.
* Work collaboratively with residents, families, and colleagues to ensure activities are inclusive and engaging.
* Utilise both internal resources and external community links to enhance the wellbeing programme.
* Promote activities effectively within the home to encourage participation.
* Maintain accurate records of resident participation, assessments, and activity evaluations.
* Organise special events such as seasonal celebrations, fundraising activities, and community-based outings.
* Regularly review and update activity plans in line with residents changing needs and interests.
* Support a positive, stimulating environment that promotes independence, social interaction, and emotional well-being.
* Ensure activities and outings are delivered safely, following risk assessments and home procedures.
* Attend training, meetings, and supervision sessions as required.
* Comply with all health and safety, safeguarding, infection control, and organisational policies.
* Uphold resident confidentiality and always promote the positive reputation of the home.
Benefits
* Enhanced rates of pay for working weekends, Bank Holidays, and overtime
* Sick pay benefit scheme
* Paid breaks
* Healthcare benefits
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Home & Electronics Scheme
* Paid DBS checks
* Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
* Uniforms provided
* Performance bonuses
* Paid induction and training time
* On-the-job development
* Support with the Care Certificate
* Supervision and appraisal meetings.
* Qualifications sponsorship and support
* Career pathways
* Pension contributions
* Long service award
* Refer-a-friend scheme
To Apply
If you believe you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Oakland Care Group, please do not hesitate to apply.
This position is NOT open for sponsorship.