Wellbeing Practitioner
Location: Littlehampton
Hours: 30 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 10:00–16:00, with every other week including a Saturday shift and a flexi day off during the week.
Salary: Weekday £14.12, Weekend £15.12, Overtime £16.12, Bank Holiday £21.18 per hour
The Role
We are a well-regarded residential home based in Littlehampton and are seeking a creative, reliable, and compassionate Wellbeing Practitioner to join our dedicated team.
In this role, you will plan, organise, and deliver a varied programme of activities designed to enrich the daily lives of our residents. You will work closely with the care team to ensure activities are person-centred, meaningful, and tailored to each resident’s interests, abilities, and wellbeing needs. This is a hands-on, rewarding position where you will play an important part in supporting residents to live fulfilling, engaging lives and remain connected to their families, friends, and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities:
*Identify residents’ interests, abilities, and preferences through assessments, observations, and conversations.
*Plan and deliver a varied, imaginative programme of activities, including group sessions, one-to-one activities, outings, and themed events.
*Work collaboratively with residents, families, and colleagues to ensure activities are inclusive and engaging.
*Utilise both internal resources and external community links to enhance the wellbeing programme.
*Promote activities effectively within the home to encourage participation.
*Maintain accurate records of resident participation, assessments, and activity evaluations.
*Organise special events such as seasonal celebrations, fundraising activities, and community-based outings.
*Regularly review and update activity plans in line with residents’ changing needs and interests.
*Support a positive, stimulating environment that promotes independence, social interaction, and emotional well-being.
*Ensure activities and outings are delivered safely, following risk assessments and home procedures.
*Attend training, meetings, and supervision sessions as required.
*Comply with all health and safety, safeguarding, infection control, and organisational policies.
*Uphold resident confidentiality and always promote the positive reputation of the home.
Benefits
*Enhanced rates of pay for working weekends, Bank Holidays, and overtime
*Sick pay benefit scheme
*Paid breaks
*Healthcare benefits
*Cycle to Work Scheme
*Home & Electronics Scheme
*Paid DBS checks
*Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
*Uniforms provided
*Performance bonuses
*Paid induction and training time
*On-the-job development
*Support with the Care Certificate
*Supervision and appraisal meetings.
*Qualifications sponsorship and support
*Career pathways
*Pension contributions
*Long service award
*Refer-a-friend scheme
To Apply
If you believe you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Oakland Care Group, please do not hesitate to apply.
This position is NOT open for sponsorship.