Job Introduction
At The Hawthorns we believe in supporting those who support our residents; We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, champion your career development with a range of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts.
We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as a 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 philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment for all residents.
Other responsibilities will include:
- 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 be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.
Our ideal candidate must have:
- 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 THE HAWTHORNS
The Hawthorns is a unique retirement model that offers retirement properties to rent for couples or individuals who seek a rich, independent lifestyle, at beautiful locations across the country. The Hawthorns retirement villages are vibrant and companionable places; we eat together, we have fun together, and we live together. Our vision of ‘creating meaningful lives together’ is reached by the exceptional service and experience we proudly offer throughout our portfolio of four luxurious retirement homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.
Please note this role will require:
- A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by the business.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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