Wellbeing Assistant / Activities Co-ordinator

Job Title: Wellbeing Assistant / Activities Co-ordinator

Location: Christchurch, Dorset

Salary: £12.20 per hour

Job type: Full/Part-time, Permanent

About Us:

Fairmile Grange excels in providing the finest care, comfort, companionship, and expertise across all five types of elderly care: dementia, nursing, residential, respite, and palliative care.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that meets our values of being family-focused, empowering, compassionate, and joyful for both our residents and staff. Our passionate teams are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents and ensuring that your loved ones lead independent and fulfilling lives.

About the Activities Coordinator:

We are looking for a confident, fun and vibrant Activities Coordinator to join our wonderful Fairmile Grange Care Home in Christchurch.

You will be responsible for designing and implementing events and activities catering to a range of interests, from arts and crafts, music sessions, physical exercises, to cognitive game for our wonderful residents. You must have strong interpersonal and communication skills as you will engage with residents and often their families to understand their personal interests, hobbies, and preferences to tailor activities accordingly.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is compassionate, enjoys working with the elderly, is creative in coming up with engaging activities, and values the importance of enhancing the well-being of residents in a care home setting.

Main duties and responsibilities of an Activities Coordinator:

• Talking with residents and reminiscing.
• Reading to residents.
• Helping and supporting residents as they participate in activities with the supervision of our Wellbeing Manager.
• Accompanying residents outside the home or on trips out.

Skills and experience you need as an Activities Coordinator:

• Have previous experience within a similar capacity (Care, Care Assistant, Support Worker.)
• Have a creative flair with a range of practical skills e.g. arts & crafts.
• Ability to motivate and engage people with good negotiation skills.
• Ability to assist with planning a calendar of activities.
• Able to create an environment where customers feel able to participate and contribute ideas.
• Able to work as part of a team and individually.

Benefits:

• Salary from £12.20 per hour.
• 28 days annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays.
• Paid breaks and Free uniform.
• Free meals whilst on shift.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Long Service Awards.
• Career Progression Opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a Friend: Our refer a friend scheme gives employees the opportunity to earn up to £500. £50 awarded after a friend’s successful first day of employment and £450 on successful completion of probation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Encore is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Activities Coordinator, Activities Organiser, Events Assistant, Events Coordinator, Wellbeing Officer, Wellbeing Support, Social Care, Social Support Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker may also be considered for this role.