Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator

Job summary

Job Title: Wellbeing & Activities Coordinator

Location: West Byfleet

Company: CHD Living

Rate of Pay: £13 - £13.50 per hour

Hours: Full time - 37.5 Hours per week

Are you the kind of person who loves spontaneous bingo sessions, surprise sports days, and peaceful strolls through a nature reserve?
Believe it or not, this isn’t a day out – it’s just another day in the life of a Wellbeing Coordinator at CHD Living!

We’re on the lookout for a warm, enthusiastic, and proactive individual to join our team and bring energy, creativity, and compassion to the daily lives of our residents. At CHD Living, our ethos is “Creating Happiness Daily”, and we take that seriously (while having a lot of fun along the way).

About the Role:

As a Wellbeing Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents through meaningful activities and social connections. Whether it’s sharing stories over a cuppa, painting nails, leading a gentle exercise session, or planning a themed party – no two days are ever the same!

You’ll spend time getting to know each resident on a personal level, understanding their likes, dislikes, hobbies and history, to create tailored, person-centred experiences that truly make a difference.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Planning and delivering a wide range of engaging group and 1-to-1 activities
• Creating weekly and monthly activity timetables for residents and families
• Organising outings, community visits and themed events
• Supporting with light exercise sessions, games, arts & crafts, gardening, and more
• Regularly reviewing and updating activity programmes to ensure they remain fun, fresh and stimulating
• Keeping accurate records of participation and engagement
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, and the wider community to promote inclusion and wellbeing

Activities May Include:

• Bingo, board games, puzzles, sing-alongs
• Gardening, knitting, arts & crafts
• Shopping trips, reading groups, birthday parties
• Nature walks, newspaper discussions, light fitness sessions

What You’ll Need:

• A caring, reliable and upbeat attitude
• Great communication skills and fluent spoken/written English
• A passion for working with older or vulnerable adults
• Creativity, flexibility, and a proactive approach to planning activities
• A Full UK Driver’s Licence is preferred but not essential
• Previous experience in a similar role is a bonus – but full training is provided

Care Assistants with a background in activities are also encouraged to apply!

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, fun-loving team
• Work in a rewarding role that makes a real difference every day
• Develop your skills with full training and ongoing support
• Help create joyful, meaningful experiences for our residents

If you're a ‘people person’ with a passion for putting smiles on faces, we’d love to hear from you!

What We’re Offering:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free meal per shift
• Free, face-to-face and interactive training
• Free DBS check*
• Refer-a-friend scheme*
• Long service reward scheme

*Subject to terms and conditions

Important Information:

• All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
• You must have the right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
• CHD Living is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Apply now to join a team that’s not just about care – but about Creating Happiness Daily.