Job Role: Activities Co-ordinator
Service: Westleigh
Hours: 12 hrs per week
Salary: £12.21per hour
Location: Warrington ,Stockton heath
About Westleigh House
Westleigh House is a home to eighteen people with long-term mental health support needs. For many, this can be home for a number of years, although for others it acts as a very successful transitional stage towards having their own home, either on their own or sharing with others. It can also be used as a location for short breaks away from a permanent home elsewhere. Each person that lives at Westleigh House has their own bedroom and shares communal facilities for cooking, dining, personal care, relaxing and pursuing home based leisure as well as enjoying the shared use of the very spacious gardens which include a greenhouse and vegetable patch.
A Day in the Life of an Activities Co-ordinator
As an Activities Co-ordinator, no two days are the same-just like the individuals we support. Our approach is centred around person-led planning, ensuring our activities are tailored to meet the unique needs and interests of each person. We are committed to creating meaningful experiences and fostering positive outcomes, celebrating every achievement, no matter how small.
In this role, you will work under the guidance of the Service Manager to design and deliver engaging activities that enhance the well-being and quality of life of the people we support. You will take a hands-on approach in organising personalised activities, promoting social interaction, and encouraging participation, all while maintaining a nurturing and inclusive environment. A key part of your role will also involve leading health promotion activities, supporting individuals to make positive lifestyle choices that contribute to their overall well-being. Continuous learning and development will be encouraged to help you grow within your role.
Employee Benefits
As a charity, we do what we can to show our teams that we value them and the life-changing work they do, so we offer the following:
- Welcome bonus - you'll receive £500 as a warm welcome to the team
- Access to training and development, both in house and accredited courses, where we will pay for your qualification and on completion of level 2 or above we will reward you with £150 bonus (as well as £50 for passing care certificate)
- Access to wecare; offering health and wellbeing support including 24/7 access to GP
- Blue Light Card - we'll cover the cost of your card
- Access to discount schemes; including discounted childcare, shopping and access to a range of online training courses
- Night Enhancement - all hours worked between 8pm and 8am will carry an additional £1 per hour enhancement. This will be applied whether it is regular contracted hours, bank hours or overtime.
- Free Meals - available to all staff who are working 12-hour shifts, to help you keep your energy levels up and provide a hot or cold meal should you want it.
- Refer a Friend £200 - if you refer a friend to come and work for WCL and they are successful, you will receive a £200 bonus.
- Christmas Enhancement (Double Time) - allocated Christmas hours worked will be rewarded with double-time pay.
- Ongoing investment in new technology - including care plan and rota apps, with full training provided!
- Shifts available across a range of services; made available through our online rota system. This could be same day shifts or in the future. Book shifts that fit with your availability, days, nights, weekdays, weeknights, weekends. A range of shifts available, from 3 hour shifts up to 12 hours and sleep in shifts
- Get Paid As You Earn - With FlexEarn, you don't have to wait for payday. WCL gives you access to a portion of your earnings as soon as you've worked the hours. It's a great way to stay on top of your finances, cover unexpected costs, or just have a bit more flexibility with your money.
What We're Looking For
Although previous experience would be great, it's not essential, as all training and qualifications are provided on the job!
At We Change Lives (WCL), we seek compassionate individuals who share our vision and values. You'll champion the rights, needs, choices, and dreams of our residents, making a positive difference in their lives. Dedication to embracing innovation, valuing each colleague's unique contributions, and fostering a supportive and empowering work environment, are all key to who we are at WCL. If you're driven to transform lives, you'll fit right in with us.
Ready to Change Lives? Apply Now!
If you are passionate about making a genuine impact and enriching the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you. We receive a high volume of applications each day, and if your application passes our pre-screening stage, a member of our friendly team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps!
More About We Change Lives
We Change Lives (WCL) is a remarkable charity based in Northwest England, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people, those with dementia, and individuals experiencing mental health issues. Our mission is to enable people to lead their best lives in purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling ways. We achieve this by providing compassionate support through our residential homes, supported living schemes, and various community-based services. 
