Lead Activities Coordinator at Castlemeadow Care

Lead Activities Coordinator, 33 hours per week

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our hardworking team at Wyndham House residential care home in North Wootton, our team really do care about our residents and are dedicated and warm-hearted. This position is 28 hours per week including alternate weekends, with flexibility in shifts, at £11.50 an hour.

As Lead Activities Coordinator, you will be heading up the activities and wellbeing team, providing a developed set of activities that will drive the engagement of the residents as well as educating an. Previous experience isn’t necessary but a creative and positive attitude would be a distinct advantage.

Key duties:

• Work closely with residents, staff and others involved in the organising of events.
• You will have the opportunity to build relationships with resident’s families so they can be part of the activities where possible.
• Assess and collate residents’ interests and preferences to best plan activities that suit them.
• Investigate, develop and extend the range of activities that the home can offer including specific pastimes like gardening, painting or music.
• Lead outings for the residents, either meeting up with friends and family, visiting the local cinema, attending clubs etc
• To work with the registered manager in the use of the home’s activities budget.

Benefits and culture:

• We live by our company values – we are one big family, everything we do is from the heart, caring is our passion, always have fun, nothing is too much.
• A Rewarding role
• Variety – no two days are the same!
• Excellent employment benefits
• Ongoing training and development; including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5.
• Long term career opportunities
• Annual Leave 28 days
• FlexEarn – providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.
• No DBS fees.
• Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Being part of an award-winning organisation

Wyndham House is a beautiful old manor house set in the Norfolk countryside in the small village of North Wootton just outside the ancient market town of Kings Lynn. Wyndham House provides 24-hour personalised care for up to 41 residents, offering a high standard of quality dementia care.

Founded in 1999, Castlemeadow Care has been delivering excellence in the delivery of care and support. We wouldn’t be able to do this without our compassionate, dedicated and talented teams throughout our homes. As a rapidly growing business we’re always looking for passionate and committed individuals who take pride in making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Part-time hours: 28 per week

Salary: £11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Financial planning services
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Wootton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CMCWHHA002