Lifestyle and Wellbeing Lead
- Location:
- Braeburn Home, 35 Inverleith Terrace, EH3 5NU
- Rate:
- £12.60 - £0 per hour
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 30 hours per week
About Braeburn Home: At Braeburn Home, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our residents through compassionate care and exceptional service. We are seeking a dedicated Lifestyle and Wellbeing Lead and Assistant to join our team and contribute to our culture of innovation, respect, and connection.
Role Specifics:
- Plan and implement engaging activities that promote community spirit, and physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
- Champion lifestyle and wellbeing initiatives to enhance quality of life, sense of belonging and fulfilment.
- Connect with and support residents to identify unique goals, creating and implementing personalised wellbeing plans – this could be making the bed each day, to doing that once in a lifetime dream!
- Collaborate with all colleagues to provide a cohesive approach to lifestyle and wellbeing, in a culture that values innovation and respect.
- Support ‘activities’ to be all aspects of daily living – traditional activities, passive activities, day to day housework, individual goals, outings.
- Support residents with care needs and nutritional needs. Encouraging independence.
- Participate in and lead resident activities in both group and 1:1 sessions, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times
- Support volunteers who can assist with activities and life in the home.
- Encourage and support the involvement of families and friends in lifestyle and wellbeing activities.
Lead Responsibilities:
- Coordinate a dynamic team to make a significant impact on residents’ lives.
- Involve all staff in lifestyle and wellbeing activities to foster a holistic approach.
- Plan and manage fundraising events and community connections to enhance engagement.
- Manage the budget for entertainment, materials, and outings, ensuring effective resource allocation.
- Lead resident meetings and gather feedback to continuously improve services.
- Facilitate intergenerational connections and sessions to enrich residents’ experiences.
- Introduce and lead new initiatives for lifestyle and wellbeing, staying at the forefront of care practices.
- Challenge traditional concepts of activities, bringing innovation and excitement to the role.
- Develop and oversee volunteer management, including induction, ongoing support, and supervision.
- Conduct risk assessments for activities and outings to ensure safety and compliance.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in care or wellbeing roles.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- A compassionate and innovative mindset.
- Commitment to Braeburn Home’s values and mission.