Leisure Support Services jobs in Hertfordshire

Lea Grange is a brand-new Care Home, opening in the summer of 2024, which offers 24-hour residential, nursing, and dementia and respite care in contemporary and elegant surroundings. It offers an array of luxurious facilities; including beautifully decorated bedrooms equipped with ensuite wet-rooms, a selection of stylish lounges, multiple restaurants, a state-of-the-art gym, café, cinema, treatment room with nail and hair salon, a leisure and wellness room and a private dining room for special family celebrations which completes the array of first-class facilities on offer.

It is situated in the gorgeous town of Harpenden, a short walk away from Harpenden train station.

Lea Grange Care Home, Coldharbour Ln, Harpenden AL5 4UN

Full Time Position - 37.5 Hours Weekly - 9am to 5pm - Alternative Weekends

** Porthaven Care Homes do not currently offer sponsorship or relocation packages **

Are you an experienced Events Planner or Activity Coordinator seeking a rewarding and dynamic role?
Do you want to bring joy and purpose to the lives of vulnerable adults by creating fun, engaging activities within a care environment?
If so, Porthaven Care Homes has the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role:

We are seeking a creative and compassionate Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator to join our team. In this fulfilling role, you'll be responsible for planning, organising, and delivering a vibrant calendar of activities and wellbeing initiatives tailored to our residents' individual needs and preferences.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Organising, Coordinating and delivering a diverse programme of person centred activities and wellness events
• Encouraging resident participation in meaningful and stimulating experiences
• Designing personalised activity plans that reflect individual interests and abilities
• Championing holistic wellbeing through tailored leisure and lifestyle offerings within our home.

About You:

With strong communication skills and a warm, approachable nature, you'll feel confident connecting with residents, families, and team members. You will also:

• Have a background in events planning, or activity coordination. Similar roles include Day Centre Coordinator or Occupational Therapy Support Worker.
• Experience working with the care industry.
• Be willing to enrol or hold a NAPA Level 2 qualification (or equivalent). Porthaven care homes have apprenticeships L2 & L3 - Care with an Activities and Wellbeing pathway qualification.
• Demonstrate excellent computer, reading, and writing skills
• Bring a positive, can-do attitude and a team-focused mindset
• Be flexible and able to work alternate weekends.

Above all, you will be enthusiastic, organised, and genuinely passionate about improving the lives of others through creative engagement.

What Porthaven Offers:

• • Great pay with a competitive salary
  • Double pay on Special Bank Holidays and time-and-a-half on all other Bank Holidays — because your time matters!
  • Refer-a-Friend Bonus - earn up to £1,000!
  • Blue Light Card
  • Colleague Perks & Discounts across high‑street brands
  • FlexEarn - access a portion of your wages before payday
  • Wellbeing Support through our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Online GP services for you and your family
  • Fully funded training & development for your career growth
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free on‑site parking
  • Free uniform
  • Free enhanced DBS provided.

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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