Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver meaningful experiences and events that reflect residents' interests, preferences and lifestyles.
• Take the time to know every resident as an individual, supporting them to take part in experiences they enjoy and encouraging them to explore new opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with your team to create a positive and inclusive environment that shapes everyday life.
• Build connections within the home and beyond to help enhance the resident experience.
• Bring fresh ideas, creativity and a sense of curiosity to the role, elevating everyday experiences into something meaningful, social and engaging.

• Relevant experience as a Wellbeing Assistant, Activities Coordinator, or event planning and management.
• A caring, enthusiastic and kind approach with a genuine interest in older people.
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues.
• Good communication skills and a flexible approach to your work.
• Energy, creativity and confidence to engage others.
• A commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• Right to work in the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed.

• Base pay: £13.45 per hour, 13 hours per week.
• £1 per hour weekend shift enhancements.
• CQC/CI inspection bonus.
• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme.
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme.
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture supported by staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks.
• Free meals dependent on shift duration.
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice arrangements.
• 28 days’ annual leave pro-rated (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity. We are proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People, the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group. We are Investors in People Gold accredited and not‑for‑profit, and every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes.

Our culture supports you to thrive, grow and be recognised for the difference you make.

Our core value of inclusion means we are committed to diversity and a supportive environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. We work closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal working and will conduct enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks to ensure a safe environment.