Wellbeing Lead
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Are you a creative thinker and social butterfly? Do you have what it takes to be Activities Co-ordinator in our beautiful care home?
The Home
Rosemary Lodge Care Home is situated a short 10-minute walk from Antrim town centre. It is a residential home with capacity for up to 42 residents. Categories of care include Residential Care, Dementia, Learning Disability Over 65, Physical Disability Over 65, Mental Disorder excluding Learning Disability or Dementia Over 65. The staff are always ready to lend a helping hand for any assistance required. They are friendly and approachable and enjoy learning about the lives of our residents as well as being able to assist them with participating with activities or just having a good old chat and cup of tea to ensure the residents feel comfortable and safe.
The Role
At Healthcare Ireland we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents by providing engaging activities and wellbeing initiatives that promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The role of Wellbeing Lead is responsible for providing a schedule of engaging pursuits that create a supportive environment where resides can thrive.
The Wellbeing Lead will manage the planning, organising and facilitation of recreational and therapeutic activities for residents in our Homes along with the Wellbeing Assistant. They will work closely with the care team, families, residents, and external partners to develop and implement a wide range of activities that cater to the diverse interests and abilities of our residents. Leading the wellbeing and activities function in the Home, is essential in our mission to provide excellent care.
30 Hours/week
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About the role
Main Responsibilities:
Prepare, plan, and deliver recreational and occupational activities.
Ensure effective and timely record keeping.
Contribute to surveys, audits and clinical research projects, assisting with the collection, analysis, and presentation of data.
Observe and monitor the well-being of residents.
Supervision of staff.
Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.
The Benefits
Paid annual leave
The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company
4-weekly pay
Continuous professional development and training
Values-led culture
Overtime rate available
Opportunities for progression
Pension plan (if applicable)
Attractive hourly rate
Access NI fee paid for
The NISCC fee is reimbursed after the qualifying period
Uniforms and PPE provided
Monthly incentives and recognition awards
Free parking
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
What you will need
Required criteria
- To be educated to GCSE level or equivalent with a good standard of English
- To be able to creatively plan activities to meet the needs of service users
- Previous experience related to the role
- The Right to Work in the UK
Desired criteria
- Knowledge of external educational, vocational and leisure activity providers to expand the range of activities available
- Experience gained within an nursing home environment
Healthcare Ireland Group
Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.
We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.
We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services. Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.
We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance. Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.
Our benefits
Healthcare Ireland Group is not just a workplace; it's a community where your work has a purpose, and your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about making a difference and are seeking a rewarding career in healthcare, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us and help continue our legacy of excellence in care .
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Free parking
Competitive salary
Social Opportunities
Employee Recognition Scheme
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Wellbeing Lead
Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.
We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.