Sanctuary Group
Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator
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Activities Coordinator
Location: Watlington and District Nursing Home, Oxfordshire
Salary: £14.59 per hour | Contract: 36 hours per week
About the Role
Where Purpose Meets Possibility
We believe care goes beyond just a job—it’s a calling. Join Sanctuary Care as an Activities Coordinator at Watlington and District Nursing Home and be part of a team where colleagues and residents thrive.
Sanctuary Care is: ✔ Investors in People Gold accredited ✔ A not-for-profit organisation where profits support our people and homes ✔ An award-winning team recognised for:
- Nursing Times Award 2025: Care of Older People
- 2025 Care Home Awards: Best for Training and Development & Outstanding Larger Care Home Group
Your Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging activities to support residents’ physical, mental, and social wellbeing
- Get to know each resident as an individual and tailor activities to their preferences and enjoyment
- Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive, inclusive, and fun atmosphere
- Encourage engagement from residents, their families, and the wider community
- Bring creativity and fresh ideas to enhance daily life within the home
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What We’re Looking For
Key Skills & Qualities
✅ Authentic passion for supporting older people with a caring, enthusiastic, and kind approach ✅ Strong team player with a willingness to support colleagues ✅ Effective communication skills and adaptability in a dynamic work environment ✅ Energy, creativity, and confidence to engage and inspire others ✅ Commitment to dignity and respect in all interactions
Your Rewards
At Sanctuary Care, we offer more than the basics to help you thrive:
Core Benefits
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata, including bank holidays)
- Occupational sick pay linked to longevity of service
- Contributory pension scheme
Enhanced Support
Member of Sanctuary Care, you’ll enjoy:
- CQC/CI inspection bonus
- Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme covering medical, financial, and legal advice and short-term counselling
- Company-paid life insurance
- Parental leave arrangements and a leave purchase scheme for additional holidays
- Fully funded training and career progression opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
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Flexibility & Culture
🔹 Flexible working options 🔹 Inclusive environment with dedicated staff networks: PRISM, Disability, Race Equality, and Parent engagement groups 🔹 Retail discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and salary sacrifice options
Conveniences
✨ Free meals depending on shift duration
Note: Some benefits require a qualifying period or specific criteria. More details online.
Before You Apply
- Right to Work in the UK: mandatory for all applicants
- Safeguarding & Vetting: All roles require:
- Criminal record checks
- Oversea police checks where applicable
- Internal candidates: Please apply via your internal careers portal
- Opportunity to Act Fast: Applications may close early – apply ASAP
Inclusion & Diversity
Sanctuary Care is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to: ✔ Equality & fairness for all applicants ✔ Reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment ✔ Building a diverse and inclusive workforce
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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