Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator - St Johns Nursing Home

Bromsgrove Source: WhatJobs

£12.71 per hour

Could you be the person who makes someone's day? Sometimes it's the big things - organising a party, arranging a day out or bringing the community into our home. But often, it's the little things that matter most. Putting on someone's favourite song. Sitting down for a cup of tea and a chat. Helping someone continue a hobby they have enjoyed for years. Getting outside into the garden. Sharing a laugh. Or simply noticing that someone needs a little company.

At St Johns Nursing Home, we're looking for a warm, creative and enthusiastic Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator who can bring energy, ideas and meaningful moments into the everyday lives of our residents.

Clarendon Care Services Ltd is a forward-thinking and growing organisation with established residential and nursing homes across the Midlands. We pride ourselves on providing residents with the highest standards of care by employing people who bring compassion, kindness and commitment to their work.

Your role

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Contracted hours: 30 hours per week

Location: St Johns Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8QT

What will I be doing?

This isn't about filling a calendar with activities.

You'll spend time getting to know the people who live at St Johns - who they are, the lives they have lived, what they enjoy and what really matters to them.

You'll then use that knowledge to create opportunities that support residents' wellbeing, independence, relationships and sense of purpose.

Your role will include:

Planning a varied and engaging wellbeing programme
Spending meaningful one-to-one time with residents
Supporting residents to continue hobbies and interests they have always enjoyed
Organising entertainment, celebrations, themed events and special occasions
Arranging trips and opportunities to enjoy the local community
Encouraging gentle exercise, movement and outdoor activities
Creating activities suitable for people living with dementia
Supporting residents who prefer quieter or individual activities
Building relationships with families, schools, churches and community groups
Finding out about residents' life stories, interests and personal goals
Encouraging families and colleagues to become involved
Bringing new ideas to the home and being confident enough to try them
Capturing and celebrating the wonderful moments happening within the home

One day you might be organising live entertainment, another you could be gardening with a resident, helping someone video call their family, running a quiz, arranging a trip out or simply sitting together looking through old photographs.

No two days need to look the same.

Who are we looking for?

We're much more interested in who you are as a person than having the perfect CV.

You might already work in activities or wellbeing within a care home - but you might also come from hospitality, childcare, events, entertainment, community work, education or another people-focused role.

You could be perfect for this role if you are:

Naturally warm, friendly and approachable
Creative and full of ideas
Confident starting conversations and building relationships
Organised and able to turn ideas into reality
Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
Patient and understanding
Passionate about supporting older people
Willing to get involved and have fun
Someone who notices the individual, not just the task
Experience working with older people or people living with dementia would be an advantage, but the right personality, values and attitude are just as important to us.