Activities Lead

Activities Lead – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Location: Meadowhill Care Home, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4AL

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including alternate weekends)

Job type: Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

Be part of an exciting new beginning at Meadowhill Care Home, our state-of-the-art luxury care home, opening in April 2025. As our Activities Lead, you’ll be at the heart of building a vibrant, engaging and inclusive environment for our residents.

Nestled in the heart of Borehamwood, Meadowhill Care Home combines modern design with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Boasting 75 private rooms and luxurious communal spaces, Meadowhill is tailored to meet the unique needs of residents in a safe and peaceful environment.

As the Activities Lead, you will design and implement a varied programme of events, activities and social opportunities tailored to our residents’ interests, abilities and preferences. You’ll play a key role in fostering a sense of community, ensuring residents live fulfilled and meaningful lives.

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity 
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• Develop and coordinate a diverse activities schedule, including social, physical and cognitive activities
• Engage with residents to understand their interests and create activities that reflect their individuality
• Organise events such as arts and crafts, fitness sessions, musical performances and outings
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure activities align with residents’ care plans
• Lead and inspire a small team of activity coordinators 
• Maintain budgets and ensure activities comply with health and safety standards

About you:

• Previous experience working in the care sector
• A creative and enthusiastic personality with experience in planning and leading activities, ideally in a care or community setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with residents of all backgrounds
• Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail
• A passion for making a positive impact and making a difference  

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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