Wellbeing Assistant
Rusthall Lodge Care Home
Location: Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.92 - £13.56 per hour
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Join Our Team
At Rusthall Lodge Care Home, we believe every day should be meaningful for our residents. We're looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and creative Wellbeing Coordinator to help deliver engaging activities that promote happiness, independence and a sense of community.
If you enjoy making a difference, building relationships and organising activities that bring people together, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As our Wellbeing Assistant, you'll create and deliver a varied programme of activities with our Wellbeing Team tailored to each resident's interests, abilities and personal preferences. You'll encourage participation, promote wellbeing and help residents maintain fulfilling and active lifestyles.
Working closely with the Registered Manager and care team, you'll ensure our activities programme meets CQC expectations while creating memorable experiences for everyone living at Rusthall Lodge.
What You'll Be Doing
- Plan and deliver a varied weekly programme of meaningful activities.
- Get to know each resident, their hobbies, interests, life story and individual preferences.
- Encourage residents to take part in physical, social, creative, spiritual and cultural activities.
- Organise seasonal celebrations, themed events and special occasions.
- Arrange entertainment, community visits and external outings where appropriate.
- Work alongside care staff to encourage resident participation throughout the day.
- Build positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers and the local community.
- Promote wellbeing and independence while respecting each resident's choices and dignity.
- Complete activity records, interest profiles and relevant risk assessments.
- Monitor the success of activities and adapt programmes to meet residents' changing needs.
- Manage activity resources within the allocated budget.
- Ensure all activities are delivered safely and in line with CQC standards and company policies.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Kind, caring and passionate about improving the lives of older people.
- Creative, enthusiastic and full of ideas.
- Confident communicating with residents, families and colleagues.
- Organised and able to plan engaging activities.
- A positive team player who enjoys motivating others.
- Flexible and willing to work across weekdays and alternate weekends.
- Previous experience in a care home, activities, wellbeing or customer-facing role is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay (£12.92-£13.56 per hour)
- Full induction and ongoing training
- Opportunities for professional development
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Free on-site parking
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day
Working Hours
- Part-time
- Monday to Sunday on a rota basis
- Every other weekend required
Location
This is an on-site role based at Rusthall Lodge Care Home.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about enriching the lives of older people and creating meaningful moments every day, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
Apply now and become part of the caring team at Rusthall Lodge Care Home.
Pay: £12.92-£13.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
