Wellbeing and Lifestyle Lead

Wellbeing and Lifestyle Lead
£14.37 per hour plus company benefits
32 hours per week inc. some weekend working

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Leah Lodge based in Blackheath is a 48 bedded beautiful home that cares for dementia residents.

We have an opportunity for a Wellbeing & Lifestyle Lead to join our team, working 32 hours per week which includes some weekend working.

This is a hands-on working role with responsibility for coordinating a successful activities and volunteer programme within the Cinnamon home. This includes internal and external communication about activities-focused programmes for our residents. 

To introduce appropriate activities for older people which support independence and to identify activities in the surrounding areas that will assist residents to integrate into the local community.

Our team member benefits include: *Paid Breaks *Uniforms *Staff Meals *Nest Pension *Employee Assistance Programme *Care Workers Charity  *‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme *Cycle Scheme *Eye Care *Refer a Friend Scheme *Reward Vouchers *Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards We also provide a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Organise and conduct activities that encourage both social, mental and if appropriate physical stimulation for the residents within the home

2. To help organise fund raising events.

3. To help organise special events i.e. Christmas entertainment, Ascot, Royal Occasion, etc.

4. To help produce a monthly programme of events to be discussed with the General Manager of the home.

5. To encourage residents and team members to participate in the homes activities programme. 

6. Maintenance of posters and notice boards within the home. 

Person Specification 
1. Compassionate and caring nature 
2. Ability to organise activities 
3. Outgoing and fun to be around 
4. IT literacy – competent with the use of systems 
5. Good communication skills
6. Excellent written and verbal English

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