Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

Job Title and Location

Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator - Rowan Court Care Home, Newcastle Under Lyme.

Overview

The Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator will provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, psychological and social well being and promote privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment for all residents.

Responsibilities

• Identify the life history, needs and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story.
• Plan and submit to the Home Manager a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview.
• Arrange activities, events and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives and visitors.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and contribute to the positive and professional image of the home.
• Respond to the role specific duties listed in the application notice: ADBS disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare) and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Person Specification

• 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.
• Live the values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability in all that you do.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.