Activities and Well-Being Coordinator

Activities and Well Being Coordinator – Part Time 20hrs

Location: London Care, HA9 6QN

Job Description

The role of the Health and Wellbeing Coordinator is to plan and deliver engaging and effective exercise and cognitive stimulation therapy sessions designed to improve participants’ physical and mental wellbeing and help motivate and inspire older people to maintain and improve their health and fitness. This role is accountable for the wellbeing of the Service User/Client, forming relationships with all internal stakeholders, as well as other professionals such as commissioning authorities, regulatory inspectors, relatives, advocates and other healthcare professionals.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• To be an active member of the Care Team.
• To plan and deliver a range of group exercise classes for older people of varying abilities. Activities include Wellbeing initiatives such as exercises and wellbeing workshops, signposting to wellbeing practitioners, etc.
• To support a developing Dementia Project with planning and coordination of a program of cognitive stimulation therapy sessions and peer support for people living with dementia.
• Design and adapt the content of the classes to suit the ability of the participants.
• Promote awareness around all areas of health improvement in older people.
• Provide support, motivation and encouragement to assist the clients to achieve their goals.
• Maintain client records as appropriate and monitor client progress.
• Build relationships with clients and support them safely and effectively in all class sessions.
• Check all fitness equipment is safe and used correctly.
• Undertake necessary risk assessments.
• Ensure organisation policies and procedures are observed and implemented throughout service delivery.
• Provide first aid if required.
• Any other duties as delegated by the Branch Manager.

Personal Attributes

• Professional appearance and manner
• Leadership; able to inspire and motivate others.
• A genuine concern for the welfare of others
• Able and willing to take responsibility.
• Kind and compassionate
• Even-tempered and patient
• Empathy and the ability to listen and empower others.
• Conscientious and hard‑working
• Honest and trustworthy
• Dependable, reliable and punctual
• Flexible; willing and able to work outside normal hours when required.
• Self‑motivating and organised
• Able to prioritise, particularly under pressure.
• Calm in a crisis and able to respond appropriately.
• Able to delegate and to work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to making a positive difference to people’s lives.
• Committed to continued personal and professional development, including obtaining relevant professional qualifications.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Being motivated to make a difference and promoting independence.
• Embracing difference
• Building connections
• Deliver service excellence.
• The ability to set priorities and work to them while remaining responsive to events.
• The ability to work well within a team to staff.
• Patience and understanding.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Understanding of principles of good care
• Understanding of principles and practice of quality assurance
• Dispute resolution
• Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, including practical issues
• Microsoft Office and internet
• Level 2 or Diploma in health, fitness and exercise instruction (desirable) or relevant extensive work experience
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

London Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer and part of the CCH Group.