Job Description

37.5 hours per week.

Are you an Activities Co-ordinator looking for the next step?


An exciting opportunity has become available for a Wellness Co-ordinator to join the team working in our services to support the delivery of a diverse range of wellbeing and activities to meet the needs of our residents.

Job Title: District Wellness Co-ordinator

Location: This role will work with homes across the London & Surrey area

Salary: 27,084.00 per annum, plus mileage

You will;


Pro-actively coordinate resident focussed activity and wellness planning support to our Home Managers, Activity Champion(s) and wider home colleagues within the operating district including signposting to resources, ideas generation and developing community links/networks. Support, encourage and advocate a whole team approach to activities and engagement across the district to achieve high quality, meaningful and stimulating interventions for residents on a daily basis Champion best practice and together with the Home Manager(s) motivate colleagues to provide high quality wellness activities which promote choice, inclusion and happy living Manage relationships with key external stakeholders and partners linked to resident engagement activities. plan big events with home managers

Required knowledge & experience:


A proven track record in delivering a creative and inclusive approach to older peoples wellness and activities. An understanding of the holistic approach to wellness and activities taking into account lifestyle and physical and mental health needs (including dementia). Knowledge of the care sector and regulation/policies and how this influences the development of wellness activities for customers within the sector - including CQC inspections and the correlation to meaningful wellness activities. Experience of developing and delivering themed activities / events capable of engaging a wide audience with differing needs and the sourcing of activity resources.

Required skills / Qualifications:


Be able to work across multiple sites Ability to engage, influence and motivate colleagues at all levels Strong time management and planning skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative Ability to network to create partnerships internally and externally IT literate

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK

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Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.


We're not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts Mental health support Flexible working options

Finance

Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better Quick and easy pension transfer service Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

Ongoing personal and professional development programme Leadership Pathways online learning resources Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.


We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.


We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.