Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

Richmond Villages Wood Norton provides luxury retirement living with personalized care that promotes independence and honours individual choice, allowing our residents to live their best lives. We take pride in our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.9 out of 10.

About the role

As a Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator you’ll help us make a difference to our residents, ensuring they get the mental and physical stimulation that they need to remain healthy, fulfilled, and happy. We tailor our residents' activities plan, so one day you could be helping put on musical acts or days out, the next you could be putting on exercise classes, hosting an arts and crafts afternoon, or organizing birthday surprises for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Identify engaging activities for our residents through careful assessment, observation, and conversation, while keeping precise records.
• Connect with residents, their families, friends, and colleagues to gain a deep understanding of each resident's interests, abilities, and challenges, fostering active participation.
• Support the Head of Activities in orchestrating special events like garden parties, concerts, and excursions, always mindful of the budget and meticulous in financial tracking.
• Aid residents in personal tasks such as letter writing, shopping, and reading, and encourage them to engage in their individual hobbies.
• Regularly refresh and promote the activities program within the village and the local community.

Requirements

• Previous experience organizing events, especially if you have experience working with the elderly and/or vulnerable.
• Positive attitude and energetic, humorous nature to inspire residents.
• Empathy and friendliness to forge enduring professional relationships with colleagues, residents, their families, and the local community.

Benefits

• My Healthcare: Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available 24/7.
• Annual healthcare allowance of approximately £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
• Free meal with every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long Service rewards including extra holidays and monetary bonuses.
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Wagestream: Early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• Competitive pension plans and parental leave options.
• My Bupa Extras: Discounts at favorite retailers and a range of tools, content, and information to support wellbeing.
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.

Pay

£12.90 per hour with paid breaks.

Schedule

Permanent, part-time position for 20 hours per week, including alternate weekends.