Lifestyle Co-ordinator Urmston, England
Job description
About the Role
At Maria Mallaband Care Group, it’s our people who make us great, and we pride ourselves on how well we work together as a team.
The fact you’re here makes us think you’re exactly the type of person who is passionate about care. Just as importantly, you’re ready to put the happiness and well-being of the people who live with us at the heart of everything you do.
What’s more, we’ve now adopted a flexible working approach to all our roles as many of our people prefer part time contracts. That means you’ll have as much flexibility as you need to fit your role around your other commitments. All you need to do is tell us the hours you want to work and we’ll do our best to make it happen.
We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.
About the role
To help those we care for to live the most rewarding, engaging and fulfilling lifestyle that they are able to whilst meeting their needs in terms of the Mind, Body and Soul.
To co-ordinate and support the planning, creation and delivery of a welcoming and inviting home-based Lifestyle Programme aimed at encouraging residents to participate and engage in a wide-ranging variety of activities. Offered as part of our groupwide More… Programme, the focus is on ensuring that resident interests and needs are met consistently and creatively whilst adapting to varying levels of physical and mental ability.
About you
We provide full training so we’d also love to hear from you whatever your background, its just as important is that you’re organised, have great communication skills, and that you’re flexible enough to work shifts. We also believe in giving you a great career pathway, so maybe your next step might be Nurse Associate and we are committed to supporting you on your journey.
Rewards and benefits
In return, we offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, including:
- Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
- Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
- Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
- Pension Scheme with Nest
- Flexible working patterns
- Cycle to work scheme**
- Recommend a friend – up to £750
- Service recognition
- Training support and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing support
- Discounted gym membership
- Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage
About us
We’re among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country.
Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care provision, as is our commitment to staff training programmes and our emphasis on progressive career paths.
Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom, and an employer of choice for care workers.
We truly understand…
That people are unique - this means everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we surround ourselves in their stories and we celebrate their individuality.
The importance of passion - it fills every one of us, it fuels our devotion for the people we care for, and it makes our homes happier.
That honesty is everything - no-one wants to think about the time when a loved one needs care, but we’ll be here to help when that time comes.
That happiness comes with openness - we proactively support new friendships, new discoveries and better ways of living as our residents enter the next chapter in their lives.
Apply now
If you’re ready to start your journey as a Lifestyle Coordinator with Maria Mallaband Care Group please don’t delay and apply today!
Manorhey
Manorhey is an expertly designed, purpose-built care facility in Urmston which offers residential, nursing and dementia care. The warm and welcoming home provides a number of communal lounges as well a library, cinema room and dining room. The single occupancy bedrooms come fully furnished and with en-suite wet rooms. The comprehensive range of care options ensures staff meet the changing needs of residents. This means that it is unlikely that any resident will face an emotional and unsettling move to another care home if their needs change. The highly skilled staff at Manorhey include qualified nurses and carers, who all work together to maintain the health and well-being of each resident, focusing on the needs of the individual and fully supporting their independence. Manorhey’s laundry, housekeeping and maintenance staff also maintain the excellent standards of the home. Talented chefs serve restaurant-quality, fresh food daily, adapted for all dietary needs and requirements, while the dedicated activities team are responsible for a varied entertainment, activities and events programme. Manorhey can also provide daycare for those who wish to visit the home for the day, enjoy a meal and participate in the available social events.
