Activities Coordinator

Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: Littlehampton

Hours: 30 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 10:00-16:00, with every other week including a Saturday shift and a flexi day off during the week.

Salary: Weekday £14.12, Weekend £15.12, Overtime £16.12, Bank Holiday £21.18 per hour

The Role

We are a well-regarded residential home based in Littlehampton and are seeking a creative, reliable, and compassionate Wellbeing Practitioner to join our dedicated team.

In this role, you will plan, organise, and deliver a varied programme of activities designed to enrich the daily lives of our residents. You will work closely with the care team to ensure activities are person-centred, meaningful, and tailored to each resident's interests, abilities, and wellbeing needs. This is a hands-on, rewarding position where you will play an important part in supporting residents to live fulfilling, engaging lives and remain connected to their families, friends, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify residents' interests, abilities, and preferences through assessments, observations, and conversations.
• Plan and deliver a varied, imaginative programme of activities, including group sessions, one-to-one activities, outings, and themed events.
• Work collaboratively with residents, families, and colleagues to ensure activities are inclusive and engaging.
• Utilise both internal resources and external community links to enhance the wellbeing programme.
• Promote activities effectively within the home to encourage participation.
• Maintain accurate records of resident participation, assessments, and activity evaluations.
• Organise special events such as seasonal celebrations, fundraising activities, and community-based outings.
• Regularly review and update activity plans in line with residents' changing needs and interests.
• Support a positive, stimulating environment that promotes independence, social interaction, and emotional well-being.
• Ensure activities and outings are delivered safely, following risk assessments and home procedures.
• Attend training, meetings, and supervision sessions as required.
• Comply with all health and safety, safeguarding, infection control, and organisational policies.
• Uphold resident confidentiality and always promote the positive reputation of the home.

Benefits

• Enhanced rates of pay for working weekends, Bank Holidays, and overtime
• Sick pay benefit scheme
• Paid breaks
• Healthcare benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Home & Electronics Scheme
• Paid DBS checks
• Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Uniforms provided
• Performance bonuses
• Paid induction and training time
• On-the-job development
• Support with the Care Certificate
• Supervision and appraisal meetings.
• Qualifications sponsorship and support
• Career pathways
• Pension contributions
• Long service award
• Refer-a-friend scheme

To Apply

If you believe you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Oakland Care Group, please do not hesitate to apply.

This position is NOT open for sponsorship.