Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

Greenslades Nursing Home, Willeys Avenue, Exeter, EX2 8BE

£13.27 per hour

21 Hours per week

Shaping a life well lived, every day

At the heart of great care is a life well lived, and we’d love for you to help shape it. As our Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of our residents – creating experiences, events, and moments that matter. This is more than organising a programme; it’s about bringing thought, creativity and meaning to everyday life. From meaningful one-to-one moments to shared experiences, your work will help create a home that enriches lives every day.

We’re excited to welcome a Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator to our team at Greenslades Nursing Home in Willeys Avenue, Exeter, EX2 8BE. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role Design and deliver meaningful experiences and events that reflect residents’ interests, preferences and lifestyles Take the time to get to know every resident as an individual, supporting them to take part in experiences they enjoy and encouraging them to explore new opportunities Work collaboratively with your team to create a positive and inclusive environment that shapes everyday life Build connections within the home and beyond to help enhance the resident experience Bring fresh ideas, creativity and a sense of curiosity to the role, elevating everyday experiences into something meaningful, social and engaging (If you have experience as a Wellbeing Assistant, Activities Coordinator, or event planning and management, we’d love to hear from you).

Your skills A caring, enthusiastic and kind approach with a genuine interest in older people Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleagues Good communication skills and a flexible approach to your work Energy, creativity and confidence to engage others A commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect

Your rewards You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside

28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) ,

occupational

sick pay

linked to length of service, and a

contributory

pension , we’ve created a package to help you thrive: CQC/CI

inspection bonus Health and wellbeing support

– including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling Company-paid life insurance Parental leave arrangements

and

annual leave purchase scheme Company-funded training

and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme Flexible working options

and an

inclusive culture

where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks Free meals

dependant on shift duration Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us?

Apply today and join us in leading the way in care.

Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch. Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account. We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible. #EnrichingCare Inclusion is one of our core values . We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.