Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!
Be part of a caring and dedicated team where you’ll play an important role in creating a vibrant, engaging and inclusive environment for our residents.
As our Activities & Wellbeing Lead, you’ll be at the heart of creating meaningful experiences, building connections and bringing enjoyment to everyday life. You’ll get to know our residents as individuals, understanding their interests, abilities and preferences to develop a varied programme of activities, events and social opportunities.
Whether it’s a group activity, a special event, a one-to-one session or simply creating a moment of connection, you’ll help make every day meaningful and enjoyable for the people we support.
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About The Role
Please note that this is a maternity cover position, starting in mid-October 2026, for a minimum period of 9 months.
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40 hours a week
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8am - 5pm, covering 5 days over 7, including alternate weekends
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Lead the planning and delivery of a varied, person-centred activities programme that supports residents’ social, physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing.
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Build genuine relationships with residents, taking the time to understand their personalities, interests, life stories and preferences, and turn these into meaningful experiences.
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Bring creativity and energy to the role by organising engaging activities, themed events, entertainment and outings that give residents something to look forward to.
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Work closely with colleagues across the home to ensure activities support residents’ individual needs, wellbeing and care plans.
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Lead and inspire a small team of Activities Coordinators, providing guidance, encouragement and support to help them deliver a consistently high standard of activities.
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Build connections with the local community and external organisations, creating opportunities for residents to stay connected and involved.
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Manage activity budgets effectively, ensuring resources are used creatively and responsibly.
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Ensure activities and outings are well planned, appropriately risk assessed and delivered in line with health and safety requirements.
Why Work at Westgate?
We want our people to feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of the Westgate Healthcare team, you’ll have access to:
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Competitive pay rates, with enhanced rates for weekend working.
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Equal pay for young workers — colleagues under 25 are paid the same rate as staff aged 25+.
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Stream, helping you improve your financial wellbeing with early access to your wages and exclusive discounts at some of the UK’s favourite retailers.
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Blue Light Card and access to a range of additional employee discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work.
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Employee referral scheme — earn up to £500 for a successful referral.
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Employee recognition schemes including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards, alongside team-building and social events.
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Financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity.
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A comprehensive induction programme, combining online learning, in-person training, a specialist dementia immersive experience, and hands-on support within the home.
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Training and development opportunities, with opportunities to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.
Due to the 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. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
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Required Criteria
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Previous experience working in the care sector
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A creative and enthusiastic personality with experience in planning and leading activities, ideally in a care or community setting
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with residents of all backgrounds
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Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail
A passion for making a positive impact and making a difference
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Skills Needed
About The Company
At Westgate Healthcare, we have been providing high-quality care since the early 1990s, growing from a single home into a well-respected group across Hertfordshire, Essex, Buckinghamshire and London.
We offer a wide range of services including residential care, nursing care, dementia care, respite care and palliative support, tailored to meet the needs of each individual.
Our homes are designed to provide comfort, safety and a strong sense of community, while our teams work closely with families and healthcare partners to deliver person-centred care plans.
As a family-owned organisation, we take pride in maintaining a personal, values-driven approach where residents and staff are treated with respect and understanding
Company Culture
Our culture is built on care, respect and teamwork.
We believe that the quality of our care starts with the people who deliver it, which is why we focus on creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.
At Westgate Healthcare, every colleague plays a vital role — from care staff to chefs, maintenance teams and management — working together to enhance residents’ quality of life.
We encourage continuous learning, open communication and shared responsibility, ensuring that our teams feel confident, valued and empowered.
Being a family-run organisation, we maintain a close-knit feel where people are recognised for their contribution and supported to succeed.
Company Benefits
We are committed to supporting our team with a strong and rewarding benefits package.
At Westgate Healthcare, you’ll receive competitive pay, flexible working options and access to ongoing training and professional development.
We provide opportunities to progress your career across our homes, supported by experienced leadership and structured training programmes.
Our teams benefit from working in modern, well-equipped care environments, with a strong emphasis on safety, wellbeing and collaboration.
Most importantly, we offer the chance to do meaningful work, where you can make a real difference in people’s lives every day — supported by a team that values and respects you.
Salary
£13.00 - £13.50 per hour
