Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

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Location:

Dornoch, Sutherland, GB, IV25 3SF

Department:
Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie

Operation:
Sanctuary Care

Closing Date: .

Requisition: 229440

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

The Meadows, Dornoch, Sutherland IV25 3SF

£13.45 per hour

35 hours per week

Shapingalife well lived, every day

At the heart of great care is a life well lived, and we’dloveforyou tohelp shape it. As our Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of our residents – creating experiences, events, and moments that matter. This is more than organising a programme; it’s about bringing thought, creativity and meaning to everyday life. From meaningful one-to-one moments to shared experiences, your work will help create a home that enriches lives every day.

We're excited to welcome a Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator to our team at The Meadows Care Home in Dornoch. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care asa great placeto work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We're proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

• Design and deliver meaningful experiences and events that reflect residents’ interests,preferences and lifestyles
• Take the time to get to know every resident as an individual, supporting them to take part in experiences they enjoyand encouraging them toexplorenew opportunities
• Work collaboratively withyour team to create a positiveandinclusive 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,socialand engaging

(If you have experience as a Wellbeing Assistant, Activities Coordinator, orevent planning and management,we’d love to hear from you).

• 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

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays),occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• CQCinspection bonus
• Health and wellbeingsupport– 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 arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded trainingandongoingcareer development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria -

We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.

All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.