Posted 29 September 2026Woodland Grove

Lifestyles Manager

Woodland Grove
Essex

Job details

  • Salary£30,000 per annum£30000.00 per annum
  • RoleHospitality
  • HoursFull Time
  • LocationLoughton, Essex

Job Summary

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

  • We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
  • Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
  • Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
  • Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
  • Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
  • Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
  • Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
  • Long service awards
  • Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs)
  • Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs)

And much more……….

Location: Woodland Grove, Rectory Ln, Loughton IG10 3RU

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £30,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Days 

Lifestyles and Activities Manager:

We are a growing Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new colleagues. If you are an experienced Activities Manager with a fun, outgoing approach, then we would love to hear from you!

 

What you will be doing:

  • Planning and delivering meaningful activities whilst being aware of the residents' interests as well as their physical and cognitive abilities.
  • Encourage active participation in activities.
  • Coordinate tasks within the Activities Team.
  • Ensure there is variety in the programme of daily events.
  • Working closely with care staff and family members in getting to know the residents, their interests, their experience and life stories.
  • Share the best practice and encourage all staff members to take active interest in providing activities for our residents.

What you need to succeed: 

  • Creative with a range of practical skills like arts & crafts.
  • Able to motivate and engage with people.
  • Able to create an environment that encourages participation and involvement.
  • The ability to work as part of a team.
  • Exceptional communication skills.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

  • Family 
  • Integrity 
  • Respect
  • Exceptional
  • Sustainable

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!

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