Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator

Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator – Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Location: St Pauls Care Centre, Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5XW

Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour, plus a 50p p/h weekend enhancement

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: 9am to 5pm, covering 5 days over 7, must be flexible to work weekends

Job type: Permanent

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends
• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes: Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g.Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the Role:

• Identify residents’ activity needs and wishes through discussion, assessment and observation, and produce a varied programme based on these findings
• Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events and individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and involving community-based resources
• Organise theme and fund-raising events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc
• Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements
• Manage monthly activity budgets for entertainment, materials and outings in accordance with Company procedures
• Ensure risk assessments have been carried out on all activities and outings
• Produce newsletters in accordance with the company newsletter procedure
• Take photos of our residents around the home, create engaging content and update our social media pages on a daily basis

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
• An understanding of Health and Safety
• An understanding of emotional, social, physical, psychological and intellectual needs of vulnerable people
• Ability to engage others in recreational activities
• Previous experience in a similar position in a care home is desirable but not essential

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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