Wellbeing Coordinator in Dumfries

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.

This role is part time working 16 hours per week.

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.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• 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!