Responsibilities
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Activity & Wellbeing Lead to spearhead our new day service for 7 placements per day at Silver Trees Care Home, while also leading and inspiring our team of two Activity Facilitators who deliver engaging programmes for 62 residents in our main care home.
Position- FT permanent role
Salary: £25,480/pa (35 hours per week) & (opportunity to work overtime)
Location: Silver Trees Wellbeing Centre & Care Home , Nailsea, North Somerset
Key Responsibilities:
Design & deliver a stimulating and inclusive activity programme for our day service attendees (Mon-Fri, 10:30am-2:30pm), focusing on social connection, mental stimulation, and physical wellbeing.
Lead, mentor, and support 2 FTE Activity Facilitators, ensuring high-quality, person-centred activities for our 62 care home residents.
Develop tailored wellbeing plans, incorporating therapeutic, recreational, and social activities to enhance quality of life.
Work closely with the care team, families, and external partners to ensure activities meet individual needs and preferences.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of activities, adapting programmes to maximise engagement and enjoyment.
Manage budgets, resources, and activity supplies efficiently.
Qualifications and Skills
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in organising wellbeing/activity programmes (elderly care, dementia, or community settings preferred).
Creative, energetic, and empathetic, with a passion for improving lives through meaningful engagement.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Relevant experience in health & social care, therapeutic activities, or leisure/wellbeing
Benefits:
28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Competitive pay (plus annual pay reviews)-£14 per hour
Mental Health First Aiders within the workplace
An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce after a year of service.
Ongoing Training and Development that include nationally recognised qualifications
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme – subject to policy
Pension contributions
About The Company
About Handsale Ltd:
Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates five Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family-owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 35+ years of experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 372 beds and employs over 457 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that – a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves.
Silver Trees Care
The home caters 60 residents and offers Nursing and Residential care. We care for elderly and frail people including Cancer Care, Colitis & Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Hearing Impairment, Huntington's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease and Stroke. Facility & Services we offer are Palliative Care, Day Care, Respite Care, Convalescent Care, and Separate EMI Unit
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Activity & Wellbeing Lead to spearhead our new day service for 7 placements per day at Silver Trees Care Home, while also leading and inspiring our team of two Activity Facilitators who deliver engaging programmes for 62 residents in our main care home.
Position- FT permanent role
Salary: £25,480/pa (35 hours per week) & (opportunity to work overtime)
Location: Silver Trees Wellbeing Centre & Care Home , Nailsea, North Somerset
Key Responsibilities:
Design & deliver a stimulating and inclusive activity programme for our day service attendees (Mon-Fri, 10:30am-2:30pm), focusing on social connection, mental stimulation, and physical wellbeing.
Lead, mentor, and support 2 FTE Activity Facilitators, ensuring high-quality, person-centred activities for our 62 care home residents.
Develop tailored wellbeing plans, incorporating therapeutic, recreational, and social activities to enhance quality of life.
Work closely with the care team, families, and external partners to ensure activities meet individual needs and preferences.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of activities, adapting programmes to maximise engagement and enjoyment.
Manage budgets, resources, and activity supplies efficiently.
Qualifications and Skills
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in organising wellbeing/activity programmes (elderly care, dementia, or community settings preferred).
Creative, energetic, and empathetic, with a passion for improving lives through meaningful engagement.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Relevant experience in health & social care, therapeutic activities, or leisure/wellbeing
Benefits:
28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Competitive pay (plus annual pay reviews)-£14 per hour
Mental Health First Aiders within the workplace
An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce after a year of service.
Ongoing Training and Development that include nationally recognised qualifications
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme – subject to policy
Pension contributions
About The Company
About Handsale Ltd:
Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates five Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family-owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 35+ years of experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 372 beds and employs over 457 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that – a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves.
Silver Trees Care
The home caters 60 residents and offers Nursing and Residential care. We care for elderly and frail people including Cancer Care, Colitis & Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Hearing Impairment, Huntington's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease and Stroke. Facility & Services we offer are Palliative Care, Day Care, Respite Care, Convalescent Care, and Separate EMI Unit