About this role
Job summary 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 a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator at Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. If this 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 understa
Main duties of the job As a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator at Avery Healthcare, your primary role is to support residents at Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne by providing a wide range of activities to enhance their physical, psychological, and social well-being. The job entails planning and coordinating monthly activity schedules, arranging events, and working closely with residents and their families to understand their preferences. You will be expected to foster a positive culture that respects residents' rights and values, contributing to a professional image of the home. Ideal candidates should have experience working with older people, especially in dementia care settings, and possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude towards elderly care. The role requires adherence to the company's values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. A DBS disclosure check is mandatory for this position, and Avery Healthcare will cover the cost. You should also have proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across a network of over 100 homes. The company is committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff, emphasizing a supportive and inspiring environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. Avery's vision, "creating meaningful lives together," ensures that the later years of life are as enriching as any other, making it a place where people love to work. The organisation prides itself on a culture of respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care, and it provides ample opportunities for career growth and development.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: 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 andActivities Coordinator at Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. Ifthis sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus asWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinatorwill be toprovidea wide range of activities to engage and stimulate theresidents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice,rights,and fulfilment for all residents.
Other responsibilitieswillinclude:
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 besuccessfulin your application, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do.
Our ideal candidatemusthave:
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.
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:
ADBS 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
Our ideal candidate must have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting, experience organising activities and events, effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
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
Alice Court Care Home 29 Bedfordwell Road Eastbourne
BN21 2BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)