About this role
Job summary The Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator role at Avery Healthcare involves providing a wide range of engaging activities to promote the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the residents. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive, caring environment.
Main duties of the job As the Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator, your focus will be to provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being, while promoting the values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment. You will be responsible for identifying residents' life histories, needs, and preferences, planning and submitting monthly activity and wellbeing plans, arranging events and outings, and maintaining a safe living and working environment.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery is committed to building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift Details: Maternity Cover, 12 months fixed term contract, 09.00 19.00 or 09.00 17.00, including some weekends
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing and Activities Coordinator at Camberley Woods Care Home in Camberley. Ifthis sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator will be to provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and to understand the need to promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment for all residents.
Other responsibilities will include:
Identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story. Planning and submitting to the Home Manager- a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview. Arranging activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors. Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.
Our ideal candidate must have:
Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting Experience organising activities and events. Effective communication skills, verbal and written. A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. Applicants must be willing and able to drive the company minibus. Applicants must be 25+ years (as per the company vehicle insurance policy)
ABOUT AVERY
At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require:
A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To be successful in this role, you must have previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting, as well as experience organizing activities and events. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, along with a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. Applicants must also be willing and able to drive the company minibus and be 25+ years old.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address Avery Healthcare
Blackwater
GU17 9HS
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)