Lifestyle and Wellbeing Lead

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.