Head of Activities and Lifestyle

Are you a kind and caring person who would like to make a difference to someone's life? 

Join our friendly activities team at Merryfield Nursing Home in Witney and support our residents with meaningful lifestyle events and activities.

Employee Benefits

At Peverel Court Care, our team mean the world to us. That’s why we are committed to providing an outstanding, well-rounded employee benefits package to make sure we care for our team, while they care for our residents.

• Excellent remuneration packages
• Paid e-learning
• 24/7 access to an online GP
• Team-building social events and experiences
• Rewards and recognition scheme
• Monthly off-site massage
• Referral scheme - earn up to £500 per successful referral 
• Company sponsorship for professional and academic qualifications
• Complimentary fresh fruits and snacks
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Automatic enrolment to workplace pension

What to expect in this role

Our activities teams provide essential support to our residents through bespoke, personalised activities. You will be compassionate and outgoing with a natural ability to connect with the people. We arrange a varied programme of events and outings. Ranging from visits to local stately homes, theatres and other places of interest, arts and crafts, Nintendo Switch physiotherapy, exercise classes, home cinema entertainment, croquet on the lawn and IT classes.

40 hours per week

What we expect of you

• To ensure the wellbeing of the residents and to maximise their quality of life by aiding and encouraging each resident to reach their full potential.
• To promote good working practices and to perform duties competently and in accordance with company policies so ensuring a safe and secure environment for both residents and staff.
• That any accident is dealt with effectively and that correct reporting procedures are followed.
• Demonstrate outstanding time management, problem solving, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and confidence communicating with people at all levels whilst maintaining confidentiality when required
• A strong service mindset and flexible can-do approach.
• Strong judgement and decision-making ability
• Have energy, enthusiasm and confidence to take the initiative