Activities and Wellbeing Lead (Maternity Cover)

Job summary

Activities and Wellbeing Lead (Maternity Cover) – Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire  

Location: St Pauls Care Centre, Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5XW

Hourly rate: £13.79  per hour, plus a 50p p/h weekend enhancement 

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts: 8am to 5pm, covering 5 days over 7, must be flexible to work weekends

Job type: (Maternity Cover)

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Activities and Wellbeing Lead to join our family at St Pauls Care Centre. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends
• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity 
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• Develop and coordinate a diverse activities schedule, including social, physical and cognitive activities
• Engage with residents to understand their interests and create activities that reflect their individuality
• Organise events such as arts and crafts, fitness sessions, musical performances and outings
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure activities align with residents’ care plans
• Lead and inspire a small team of activity coordinators 
• Maintain budgets and ensure activities comply with health and safety standards

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Previous experience working in the care sector
• A creative and enthusiastic personality with experience in planning and leading activities, ideally in a care or community setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with residents of all backgrounds
• Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail
• A passion for making a positive impact and making a difference 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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