About us
Farthings is an award-winning family-run care home who genuinely care. Our dedicated and long-serving team of friendly carers are tirelessly committed to the wellbeing and happiness of our resident's lives. It's what our care is all about.
Farthings is a small home with a big heart, and an excellent reputation, all gained through over 30 years of being in existence.
Ashall Care believes that people should be encouraged and helped to continue the life they have always lived. Maintaining an individuals right to choose is the foundation of their wellbeing and promotes happiness and contentment throughout the home, not only for our residents but for the families and our staff too. From here, we can do wonderful things to enrich the lives of everyone who lives here. That's what Ashall Care is all about.
The Role
If you are looking for a career where you truly make a difference, then this could be the position for you. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Wellbeing Coordinator to join our team.
Farthings Residential Care Home in West Drayton near Retford are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Wellbeing Coordinator. Farthings has farmhouse origins and is a home from home privately owned Care Home with 22 beds.
Farthings is rated 'good' in all areas inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is band 5 Nottinghamshire County Council rated. The home holds a 5* food hygiene rating and has won the Care Home of the Year award at the local C.H.A.S.E awards. In addition, Farthings has been awarded a score of 9.1 on carehome.co.uk, the leading UK care home review website. We are also a member of the National Activities Provider Association (NAPA).
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As an Wellbeing Coordinator, you will help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. You will formulate a timetable of imaginative, fun and motivational activities which suit every interest and ability. It is an extremely rewarding role, time will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored wellbeing programmes focused on maximising everyone’s wellbeing, independence and social engagement.
You will run all events, considering our resident’s interests and abilities, group activities may include craft sessions, gardening sessions, music, films, baking, reminiscence, entertainment, painting etc. You will also support residents on a 1:1 basis with the pursuance of their individual hobbies and interests.
You will accompany residents on outings and ensure that care and safety standards are met.
Ideally you will be competent with the use of technology. Activities should be pre-planned on our Care Planning software and documented within residents’ daily notes, upcoming events are to be advertised, assistance with a monthly newsletter of events held inclusive of photographs and entries of same made on our Facebook page.
Fundraising events are to be organised to supplement the Residents Fund. You will maintain and form relationships within the community, for example local schools and ministers of religious denominations.
You’ll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as an Wellbeing Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community.
Previous experience would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be given. We will supply you with a free uniform and name badge. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced DBS and sign up to the update service.
We are looking to cover 15 hours per week (5x 3 hour shifts, Monday to Friday 1330-1645 with a 15 minute break, times are negotiable but they must suit the needs of our residents). This will be on a permanent basis with an immediate start. Should you wish for additional hours, there may also be the opportunity in other roles within the home i.e. Care Assistant, Cook or Housekeeper.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Care Home: 1 year (preferred)
- Wellbeing Coordinator: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
