Job Introduction
🌟 Be the Spark Behind Every Smile!
Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator – Full Time - Amherst Court, Chatham
Where every day brings laughter, purpose, and joy.
At Avante Care & Support, we believe in living life to the fullest—no matter your age. We’re a not-for-profit organisation with a big heart, supporting over 1,000 older adults in our warm and welcoming dementia and nursing care homes. Our mission? To make every moment meaningful.
Now we’re looking for a creative, energetic, and compassionate Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator to bring light, laughter, and life to our wonderful residents at Amherst Court.
🌈 What You’ll Be Doing
You won’t just be planning activities—you’ll be creating moments that matter. From sparking nostalgia with music and games to encouraging movement, connection, and creativity, you’ll turn ordinary days into extraordinary ones.
Your role will include:
Designing and leading person-centred activities that reflect residents’ interests and personalities
Encouraging independence, purpose, and joy through music, art, gardening, exercise, and community outings
Working closely with families, volunteers, and colleagues to ensure every resident feels valued, seen, and heard
💫 What You’ll Bring
A warm, caring personality and a genuine passion for making a difference
Energy, imagination, and a knack for making people smile
Experience in activity planning or recreation (and if you’ve got NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, that’s a big plus!)
💖 Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We care deeply for our residents—and just as deeply for our teams. You’ll enjoy:
✅ Competitive pay
✅ FREE DBS check & uniform
✅ Flexible working patterns
✅ Pension contributions
✅ Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers
✅ Training & career progression to help you grow
✅ 24/7 access to GP & counselling services
✅ Employee recognition awards
✅ Life Assurance
🌟 Ready to Make Every Day Special?
If you’re ready to turn compassion into action and creativity into connection, we’d love to meet you!
✨ Apply today via our online careers portal. Closed 23.10.25
Together, let’s bring more smiles, more stories, and more joy to life at Amherst Court.
(All roles subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.)