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 Merlin Court Care Home in Wiltshire. 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 understand the need to promote the philosop
Main duties of the job At Avery Healthcare, you will make a difference by engaging and stimulating the residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being. As a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator, you'll provide various activities, promote residents' privacy, dignity, and independence, and arrange events involving staff and visitors. Your dedication will impact residents' lives positively, embodying Avery's values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. You'll strategically plan activities and maintain a safe, positive environment. Ideal candidates should have experience with older people in a residential setting, excellent communication skills, and a cheerful outlook, focusing on creating enriching experiences for the residents. This role requires a DBS check, covered by Avery Healthcare, and offers a nurturing, growth-focused work environment.
About us Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, known for creating meaningful experiences for its residents and staff. The organization operates over 100 homes, offering exceptional care and fostering an inspiring environment. Avery believes that the later years of life should remain as enriching as any other stage, and it is committed to providing a supportive workplace where employees feel valued. With the vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery focuses on caring, respect, and empowerment, making it the preferred choice for residents and team members, and continues to expand its network of care homes.
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 a Wellbeing andActivities Coordinator at Merlin Court Care Home in Wiltshire. If this 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
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.
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
Marlborough
SN8 1JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)