Social Wellbeing Coordinator - Oxford, United Kingdom - Fairfield Residential Home

Fairfield Residential Home
Fairfield Residential Home
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Oxford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Social Wellbeing Coordinator

HOURS - 7.5 hours per week


SALARY - £23,254 per annum full time based on a 37.5 hour week. Pro rata for 7.5 hours per week £4,651, increasing to £24,417 full time and £4,883 for 7.5 hours per week with NAPA level 2 qualification


JOB PURPOSE - To support delivery of the Fairfield Social Wellbeing programme


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • Free meals while on shift
  • A clothing allowance of £150 per year
  • Free training with in house support
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Joining bonus of £250 payable on successful completion of your probationary period

Introduction


This Job Description is intended to provide a clear framework for the job holder to guide them in the requirements of the job.

It indicates only the main responsibilities and competencies of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

It is the job holder's duty to ensure that they are familiar with all procedures and policies relevant to the job.


Fairfield Residential Home is an independent charitable trust providing care and assistance to elderly residents in a unique and supportive environment.

Founded in 1947, it has a long standing reputation for delivering excellent standards of care.

Initially established in a large Victorian house at 115 Banbury Road, Oxford, it is now housed in a purposebuilt state of the art facility, completed in the summer of 2018.

This provides 38 ensuite bedrooms, some of which are suitable for couples, and highquality communal facilities including a large lounge, a dining room, a fully equipped activities suite with IT, wellness and beauty rooms as well as a separate 2bedroom suite and a large, landscaped garden.

It currently employs around 50 staff.

Fairfield is owned by a charitable company and is governed by a Board of Trustees. It is registered with the Charity Commission No and is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
It was rated Good by the last CQC inspection report dated March 2018.


Fairfield is noted for the love and affection its staff have for its residents and for its committed team of carers and support staff who contribute to the distinctive atmosphere.

All employees are expected to enhance and promote this ethos. Safety is also a major priority for Fairfield and as

Covid19 continues to be a risk to our residents and our staff, we expect all staff to be fully vaccinated before working in the home.


Wellbeing and social engagement is one of our key focuses at Fairfield as we aim to ensure that our residents lead an enriched life.

We now seek to appoint a lively and enthusiastic person to be part of our Social Wellbeing Team as it moves into an exciting new phase of its development.

You will have the opportunity to lead group activities, assist residents with social interactions and improve their overall quality of life.

We encourage you to bring your own personality to the role and will support you with specialised training in carrying out activities for the elderly.


Application Process
Subject to closing early as above, interviews will be held during the week commencing 27th March, 2023 in Fairfield.

Agencies:
Please note, Fairfield does not accept unsolicited CV's from any agencies. We only accept
CV's from agencies that have been appointed and briefed on the position currently advertised.


JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview of Main Responsibilities (What the job involves)

  • To maintain the 'Vision and Values' of the service in every action taken.
  • To assist the Head of Social Wellbeing in providing an interface between Fairfield and the local community and prospective residents
  • To support delivery of the programme and provide support to residents in group activities and in one to one situations
  • To carry out administrative tasks associated with your role
  • To hold and maintain an area of responsibility allocated by the Head of Activities

Relationship

  • Support the delivery of the Fairfield Social Club with the local Assist with Fairfield's Carers days community

Programme Delivery

  • Encourage and support residents to engage with the group activities
  • Enable and support residents to enjoy minibus trips out of the home
  • Carry out one to ones with residents who remain in their rooms or who may need additional wellbeing support
  • Use the PCS system to understand the wellbeing needs of each resident and evidence interaction with each resident
  • Communicate with families where appropriate to organise activities such as Video calling with residents
  • Encourage each resident to have regular input into the programme
  • Assist and support the Head of Social Wellbeing in planning the monthly activities schedule by communicating with providers and putting ideas forward
  • Assist and support the Head of Social Wellbeing to hold parties and events at Fairfield
  • Liaise with Keyworkers, Team Leaders and Senior Carers to ensure that accurate Social Wellbeing care plans are in place as well
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