About the Role
About the Role
To help those we care for to live the most rewarding, engaging and fulfilling lifestyle that they are able to whilst meeting their needs in terms of the Mind, Body and Soul.
To support the planning, creation and delivery of a welcoming and inviting home-based Lifestyle Programme aimed at encouraging residents to participate and engage in a wide-ranging variety of activities. Offered as part of our groupwide More… Programme, the focus is on ensuring that resident interests and needs are met consistently and creatively whilst adapting to varying levels of physical and mental ability.
About You:
We provide full training, so we’d also love to hear from you whatever your background, it is just as important is that you’re organised, have great communication skills, and that you’re flexible enough to work shifts. We also believe in giving you a great career pathway, so maybe your next step might be Nurse Associate and we are committed to supporting you on your journey.
Knowledge / Experience:
An understanding of the role social interaction plays in the general wellbeing of people.
Ability to assist in the delivery of lifestyle sessions both on a group and individual basis.
Ability to assist in the development of strong community links and the delivery of successful events.
Ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
Ability to assist in consistent delivery and implementation of new concepts and ideas.
Demonstration of the potential to develop through the attainment of Lifestyle / Activities training and qualifications.
In return, we offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, including:
Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
Pension Scheme with Nest
Flexible working patterns
Cycle to work scheme**
Recommend a friend – up to £750
Service recognition
Training support and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing support
Discounted gym membership
*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage
About Us:
We’re among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country.
Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care provision, as is our commitment to staff training programmes and our emphasis on progressive career paths.
Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom, and an employer of choice for care workers.
We truly understand…
That people are unique - this means everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we surround ourselves in their stories and we celebrate their individuality.
The importance of passion - it fills every one of us, it fuels our devotion for the people we care for, and it makes our homes happier.
That honesty is everything - no-one wants to think about the time when a loved one needs care, but we’ll be here to help when that time comes.
That happiness comes with openness - we proactively support new friendships, new discoveries and better ways of living as our residents enter the next chapter in their lives.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to start your journey as a Lifestyle Coordinator with Maria Mallaband Care Group please don’t delay and apply today!
Eltandia
Eltandia Hall is located in a quiet leafy street in Norbury surrounded by green spaces and benefits from excellent local transport links, being easily accessible by both train and bus. The spacious home specialises in nursing and dementia care for elderly residents along with care for younger residents living with a physical disability. The team works hard to tailor the care to the varying needs within the home, focusing on delivering high standards of personalised care to those living within the home. Eltandia benefits from a varied daily activities programme, working to ensure residents can pursue both good mental and physical health. The activity team organise both group and one to one activities, including everything from games and crafts, local community events in the home and entertainers who regularly visit the home and perform to residents.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to
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