Are you the kind of person who brings sunshine into a room, remembers everyone's favourite biscuit, and believes wellbeing should be woven into every single day? We're looking for a vibrant, big-hearted Wellbeing Coordinator who's ready to make a real difference - not just with activities, but with moments that matter.
In this dynamic role, you'll be the driving force behind a culture of joy, connection, and compassion. You'll design and deliver meaningful wellbeing experiences that get people smiling, moving, reminiscing, and thriving. As a Dementia Ambassador, you'll also be a powerful voice for understanding, inclusion, and dignity - helping everyone feel seen, heard, and valued.
You'll champion the B Happie Framework, turning its principles into lived, everyday magic. Think laughter-filled sessions, calming spaces, confidence-boosting interactions, and creative ways to support mind, body, and soul. No two days will look the same - and that's exactly how you like it.
As a Wellbeing Coordinator you will
- Work with the Home Manager, Head of Dementia & Lead Happieness Ambassador to engage with and fully implement Advinia's Happieness & Wellbeing programme and embed the whole home approach to activities.
- Support the Community Engagement Framework alongside the wider team to build community links and promote community events such as Intergenerational sessions, Coffee Mornings, Open Days and Cultural Celebrations.
- Develop, manage and coordinate a regular, varied calendar of group activities, in collaboration with the Residents, that are person-centred and meaningful to help maintain hobbies and interests and meet holistic needs.
- Plan individualised 1:1 Sessions for Residents as appropriate and engage with ongoing life story work to help inform the activity programme and person-centred care planning.
- Manage the activity budget in conjunction with the Home Manager to ensure the provision of resources, outings and entertainment and undertake fundraising opportunities to supplement as appropriate.
- Maximise the use of resources that are available to support with provision of meaningful engagement opportunities. Ensure risk assessments are completed for all activities and outings and reviewed as appropriate.
- Act as a Dementia Ambassador at your Location
- Support all Colleagues to become Dementia Friends
- Offer Signposting to family members to Admiral Nurse services, Local carer groups, tide, Alzheimer's Society etc
- Maintain stock of Dementia Publications
- Assist Home Manager in Completing Dementia Environment Audit
- Be responsible for making community links with dementia charities/ organisations
- Be aware of latest best practice and new initiatives by way of attending monthly Wellbeing Forums and liaising with Head of Dementia and Lead Happieness Ambassador.
GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
Confidence using technology
Experience of Dementia - either personal or professional
Energetic, compassionate, and full of creative ideas
A natural people-person who can light up a room
Passionate about wellbeing, inclusion, and person-centred care
Confident leading activities - from lively group sessions to calm one-to-one time
Organised enough to make the magic happen consistently
In short: If you believe happiness is serious business, that small moments can make a big impact, and that everyone deserves to feel they belong, this role has your name written all over it.
In Return we can offer
- Free DBS/PVG check
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible pay
- Paid Family Leave
- Professional training and fantastic career progression
- Refer a friend
- Pension scheme and lots more!
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