Job Description:
Activities and Wellbeing Manager
Location: Richmond Villages, South St, Letcombe Regis, Wantage OX12 9RG
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract: Perm
Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week working 5 days out of 7 days
We consider all types of flexibility, including hours and working patterns.
We make health happen.
Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development.
This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.
As Activities and Wellbeing Manager, you will be working closely with Registered Managers Care Home and Dom Care Manager to provide outstanding high-quality care and the best outcomes for our residents.
The Village is dedicated to creating a warm and supportive environment where residents can thrive and enjoy their retirement years to the fullest.
As Activities and Wellbeing Manager you will,
· Manage the activities team including overseeing all planned activities, completing appraisals, and dealing with any people related issues.
· Develop and implement a comprehensive activities and wellbeing program that caters to the diverse interests and needs of our residents.
· Foster strong relationships with the local community, organisations, businesses, and volunteers to enhance community engagement opportunities for our residents.
· Organize and coordinate various social, recreational, and educational activities to promote mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
· Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure individualized care plans are aligned with residents' preferences and abilities.
· Maintain accurate documentation of activities, resident participation, and program outcomes to evaluate effectiveness and make necessary improvements.
· Producing a weekly programme and monthly newsletter, advertising and promoting the activities programme in a manner which encourages involvement from residents, relatives and staff.
· Managing the activities budget, maintaining financial records and sourcing required resources for activities in line with the budget.
· Producing a weekly programme and monthly newsletter, advertising and promoting the activities programme in a manner which encourages involvement from residents, relatives and staff.
· Maintaining excellent health and safety standards, ensuring all activities are risk assessed.
· Ensuring written records are maintained including the range of activities available, activity evaluations and resident assessments/participation.
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
You have a full, clean driving licence, GSCE or equivalent in English and Maths and an NVQ in Health and Social Care with activity units. Previous experience of managing a team is essential and current involvement in community groups would be advantageous. With a positive attitude, you have the ability to motivate residents using your energy and great sense of humour. A creative approach to ideas and an ability to communicate with residents using a person-centred approach. Empathetic and friendly, you'll have no problem building long lasting professional relationships with colleagues, residents, their families and members of the local community.
Because we care for vulnerable people, we'll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment
Time Type:
Full timeJob Area:
Care Home - ManagementLocations:
Richmond Letcombe Regis Village
Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We do this by providing a broad range of healthcare services, support and advice to people throughout their lives. People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we make health happen.
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