At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and implement personalised care plans and engaging activities for residents with dementia.
- Company: Family-owned care home company dedicated to high-quality resident care and employee growth.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, free uniform, and access to earned wages on demand.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of residents while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with dementia care and a passion for enhancing residents' quality of life.
The predicted salary is between 27120 - 28440 £ per year.
Berkeley Lodge, 42 SHELLEY ROAD, Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom
South Coast Nursing Homes is an established and successful, family owned and managed, care home company based in Worthing, West Sussex. We currently operate 9 homes across East and West Sussex. We have 414 beds having recently opened a brand-new Home in Central Worthing, named The Poets. Each registered home offers the highest standards of resident care and comfort, 24 hours – day and night, for long and short-term stays.
We are recruiting for a Dementia Wellbeing Coordinator to join our team at Berkeley Lodge, in Worthing. As a dementia wellbeing coordinator you will focus on the emotional, social, and physical quality of life for people living with dementia. You will support the planning and the facilitation of person-centred activities.
Hours: 36 hrs per week – 9am - 5pm – Will include alternate weekends
Job responsibilities:
- Develop, manage, and implement individualised care and activity plans based on residents’ life histories, hobbies, and personal preference
- Coordinate diverse, therapeutic activities (e.g., reminiscence therapy, sensory sessions, and gentle exercise) that promote dignity and independence
- Monitor residents' cognitive and emotional wellbeing, adjusting wellbeing strategies as needed while maintaining accurate records.
Requirements:
- Professional or personal experience supporting individuals living with dementia. An understanding of dementia types, progression, and the impact of the condition.
- Experience working with older people, ideally within a care home, day service, or community setting.
- Experience in planning and facilitating person-centred activities, cognitive stimulation therapy, or therapeutic sessions.
- Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference.
- Kind and caring with a positive approach.
- Team player.
- To be able to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
Salary: £13.00 weekdays and £13.65 weekends
Access to earned wages on demand. Free uniform & DBS. Pension and 24hr Employee Assistance Programme. Industry leading training and development coupled with career progression. Refer a friend scheme.
Here at South Coast Nursing Homes, we value diversity and are committed to a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.
Dementia Wellbeing Co-Ordinator - Berkeley Lodge in Worthing employer: South Coast Nursing Homes
At South Coast Nursing Homes, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned provider that not only delivers exceptional care to our residents but also fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment for our employees. Located in Worthing, our specialist Dementia Nursing Home, Berkeley Lodge, offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
