Well-being Co-ordinator

Wellbeing Coordinator Salary: £26,000 Hours: 37.5 Hours Location: Cote Lane At St Monica Trust, we create places where older people truly flourish warm, vibrant communities built with care, expertise and heart. Our activities teams play a vital role in bringing joy, connection and purpose to residents’ daily lives, supporting wellbeing through meaningful engagement. We’re now looking for an Wellbeing & Activities Coordinator to develop and deliver a creative, person‑centred programme that reflects the diverse interests and needs of our residents. If you’re passionate about enriching lives, building community and creating opportunities for older people to connect and thrive, this could be your next meaningful step. The Role As our Activities Coordinator, you’ll lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of a varied and engaging activities programme. You’ll work collaboratively across the site, involving residents, volunteers and colleagues to ensure activities are inclusive, stimulating and aligned with individual needs and preferences. You will: Develop, plan and communicate an evolving activities programme that reflects the full range of residents’ interests and abilities Encourage and support residents to organise their own activities, promoting autonomy and confidence Monitor, evaluate and record activity outcomes to ensure they are beneficial and meaningful Work closely with care teams, pastoral support and facilities colleagues to design suitable group and individual activities Build strong links with the local community to create opportunities for intergenerational and external engagement Support, guide and coordinate volunteers and work‑experience students involved in activities and events Work alongside the Social Care Deputy Manager to monitor activity budgets and ensure value for money across all expenditure About You You’ll bring creativity, empathy and strong organisational ability. You’ll be someone who can inspire others, collaborate confidently and adapt activities to meet diverse needs. Key skills and attributes include: Excellent communication, with the ability to share information clearly and involve others in problem‑solving Confident writing skills, able to produce written materials in a range of formats Ability to explain or clarify complex information in an accessible way for different audiences Strong analytical thinking with the ability to resolve varied, non‑routine challenges Experience planning and organising interlinked activities, adjusting processes to achieve the best outcomes Comfortable using data, feedback and evaluation to improve the programme Able to anticipate and troubleshoot issues to keep activities running smoothly What We’re Looking For We value warmth, integrity and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. You’ll be someone who: Creates a positive first impression and builds trusting relationships with residents Understands (or is motivated to learn about) the needs of older people and individuals living with dementia Tailors activities to individual needs, showing sensitivity, awareness and respect Champions wellbeing for residents and colleagues, placing engagement at the heart of your work Role models integrity and approaches teamwork with flexibility, stepping in to support others when needed Builds productive relationships with colleagues, volunteers and community partners Encourages participation, creativity and adaptability within the team Embodies the Trust’s values and behaviours in every interaction Why St Monica Trust? Working here means joining a charity deeply committed to people: our residents, colleagues and communities. Activities play a vital role in supporting wellbeing, purpose and joy, and you’ll be at the heart of shaping those experiences every day. This is an opportunity to make a real, visible impact: helping residents stay connected, active and fulfilled through moments that truly matter. Essential Qualifications & Experience Good level of general education (GCSE or equivalent) Good organisation & time management, and IT skills Experience planning and delivering a range of events or activities Experience completing and reviewing risk assessments Knowledge of good practice in dementia support, safeguarding and safe moving and handling Desirable Qualifications & Experience First aid knowledge or training Understanding of health and safety Knowledge of gentle exercise suitable for older adults Experience working with volunteers or work‑experience students Clean, current driving licence (eligible to drive a minibus) Additional Information Duties must be carried out in line with St Monica Trust’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy This role profile outlines the key responsibilities but is not exhaustive This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; all convictions, including spent convictions, must be declared Salary Ranges: £26,091.00 - £26,091.00 Time Type: Full time If you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team - recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk Communities where older people flourish - connection, contribution, choice We're committed to communities where older people flourish, and for us this means providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. We are a registered charity and not-for-profit offering a unique blend of welcoming retirement villages, specialist care homes and support for older people both in our communities and across our region. Because of the diverse nature of the Trust, there are a wide range of job opportunities – everything from care roles and nursing to housekeeping, catering, portering, administration, IT, HR, marketing, finance, and much more. Why work for us? We offer a wide variety of benefits, including industry leading rates of pay, generous pension scheme, subsidised staff meals and excellent training and career development opportunities, to name a few. To find out more visit our careers page. Can’t find a suitable role? Introduce yourself! Fill out this short form to register your interest and be the first in line for new job opportunities. St Monica Trust: A great place to work About St Monica Trust We have built a long-standing reputation for providing high quality care and support within our retirement villages and care homes. This is down to the exceptional people who work here - people who go the extra mile to build relationships with our residents and customers. We believe that’s it’s our dedicated team and our embedded values that make St Monica Trust such a great place to work. As a growing organisation, we are always on the look-out for caring, committed and professional people to join our team. St Monica Trust is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk. Stay connected If you have any questions or would like to find out more, you can contact our friendly recruitment team by emailing recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk or calling 0117 949 4091. Keep up to date with all latest news and developments from the Trust on our social media platforms: Facebook: @stmonicatrust Twitter: @St_Monica_Trust Instagram: @stmonicatrust LinkedIn: @St Monica Trust Find us on Glassdoor.