Job Description:
Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator
Location: Havelock Court Care Home, 6 Wynne Road, Stockwell. London SW9 0BB
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
Hours: 40 hours per week, including some weekend working
Salary: £12.75 to £13.75 per hour, depending on experience
CQC rating: Good
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.2 / 10
About Havelock Court
Havelock Court has been purpose-built to offer care for a diverse range of conditions. These include carefully tailored plans for residents aged 18 and over. The home specialises in mental health, nursing, residential and dementia care and those living with physical disabilities.
The facility makes the most of modern care capabilities, even having its own gymnasium, activities kitchen and games area. All bedrooms are ensuite and have a 24-hour call system.
Quality care is supported by good nutrition, with Havelock Court looking to cater for the personal taste of residents. There is also a private dining for residents to spend quality time and enjoy a three-course meal with loved ones.
The home has a weekly activities and rehabilitation programme which consists of movie clubs, reminiscence therapy, flower arranging, support for independent living, poetry, arts and crafts, cookery and numerous social events.
We make health happen
Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
A Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator in our care home is like the chief fun officer. They create a vibrant, joy-filled atmosphere for our residents. They dream up exciting events and hobbies that residents will love. Think arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and even pub quizzes.
They work closely with our residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans. Whether it’s gentle chair-based exercise or a garden party, they’ve got it covered! Coordinators bring people together for laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences. Activities aren’t just fun; they’re also therapeutic. From meditation to wellbeing classes, they boost residents’ spirits and well-being.
You’ll help us make health happen by:
Running morning and afternoon activity sessions.
Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget
Organising birthday surprises for our residents
Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home
Organising one to ones with our residents, this might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just a cup of tea and a chat
Supporting the home with their social media channels as required
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
You’re a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. Wanting to make a real difference, you’re interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour and spreading your infectious enthusiasm for making people’s lives better.
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 - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
28 days holiday
We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial…