At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with daily needs and create a welcoming environment.
- Company: Join Tanglewood Avocet House, where care meets community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free meals, ongoing training, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a rewarding role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while building meaningful connections.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just a caring attitude and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 10.42 - 10.42 £ per hour.
If you’re passionate, caring and looking for a rewarding job with excellent training, great opportunities and share the same Unique Vision and Values as us: United Nurturing Innovative Quality Understanding Empathetic, join our team at Tanglewood Avocet House and make a real difference.
Experience
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Genuine interest in working with client group
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
- Smart appearance
Key Responsibilities
- The post is intended to be a concierge/buddy service, acting as a go-between from resident and management.
- A listening ear to pass on any concerns or queries.
- Attending to any needs or issues that might arise on a day-to-day basis.
- The Lifestyle Assistant needs to get to know each resident and their needs to ensure they settle into Tanglewood happily.
- Making residents feel at home and welcome, supporting their transition.
- Be aware of residents’ birthdays and inform the kitchen and entertainments team.
- Introduce yourself, find out about the resident, their hobbies, interests and personalities.
- Ensure your residents are comfortable and liaise as necessary with housekeeping, maintenance, care team leaders, catering, hairdressing, chiropody and activities.
- Ensure residents are aware of the activities programme and assist them in attending.
- Help with correspondence, banking, shopping, and keeping in touch with family.
- Facilitate personal shopping trips for residents.
- Offer to take residents out for coffee or walks around town.
- Spend one-to-one time with residents, engaging in activities like looking at photo albums or general chatting.
- Use the lifestyle budget to brighten someone’s day.
- Plan trips and organise transport and venues.
- Encourage residents to socialise together.
- Identify specific personal activities and discuss with the Activities Co-Ordinator.
- Assist residents at certain activities and help them with their personal allowance and spending.
- Accompany residents into town.
- Actively market Tanglewood and promote a positive attitude within the local community.
- Maintain a record of how you have assisted individual residents.
- Attend funerals as necessary.
This list is not exhaustive and it really is one of the more rewarding roles within care. You are the centre of the resident’s world, helping them retain their independence.
If you would like to be considered for the position then please do get in touch! You don’t need experience to begin your career with us. We value our staff and if you want to make a difference for yourself and our residents then apply!
Tanglewood offers competitive rates of pay, stability in shift patterns and an abundance of benefits:
- Free tunic when you begin
- Meals included on shift
- Induction and initial training for the role
- Ongoing refresher training and staff development
- Staff wellbeing support
- Time and a half on all bank holidays
- Refer a friend scheme
- Access to Blue Light card discounts
- Access to free Will writing service
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits: Discounted or free food, Employee discount, On-site parking, Referral programme
Schedule: Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate: Wyberton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Lifestyle Co-ordinator in Lincolnshire employer: Tanglewood Care Services Ltd.
At Tanglewood Avocet House, we pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing and empathetic work environment where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents. With competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing, we offer unique opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive community. Join us in making a meaningful difference while enjoying benefits like free meals during shifts and access to exclusive discounts.
Contact Details:
Tanglewood Care Services Ltd. Recruitment Team
