Activities and Wellbeing Lead (Maternity Cover)

Please note that this is a maternity cover position, starting in mid-October 2026, for a minimum period of 9 months.

• 40 hours a week

• 8am - 5pm, covering 5 days over 7, including alternate weekends

• Lead the planning and delivery of a varied, person-centred activities programme that supports residents’ social, physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing.

• Build genuine relationships with residents, taking the time to understand their personalities, interests, life stories and preferences, and turn these into meaningful experiences.

• Bring creativity and energy to the role by organising engaging activities, themed events, entertainment and outings that give residents something to look forward to.

• Work closely with colleagues across the home to ensure activities support residents’ individual needs, wellbeing and care plans.

• Lead and inspire a small team of Activities Coordinators, providing guidance, encouragement and support to help them deliver a consistently high standard of activities.

• Build connections with the local community and external organisations, creating opportunities for residents to stay connected and involved.

• Manage activity budgets effectively, ensuring resources are used creatively and responsibly.

• Ensure activities and outings are well planned, appropriately risk assessed and delivered in line with health and safety requirements.

Why Work at Westgate?

We want our people to feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of the Westgate Healthcare team, you’ll have access to:

• Competitive pay rates, with enhanced rates for weekend working.

• Equal pay for young workers — colleagues under 25 are paid the same rate as staff aged 25+.

• Stream, helping you improve your financial wellbeing with early access to your wages and exclusive discounts at some of the UK’s favourite retailers.

• Blue Light Card and access to a range of additional employee discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work.

• Employee referral scheme — earn up to £500 for a successful referral.

• Employee recognition schemes including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards, alongside team-building and social events.

• Financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity.

• A comprehensive induction programme, combining online learning, in-person training, a specialist dementia immersive experience, and hands-on support within the home.

• Training and development opportunities, with opportunities to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

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