Activities Champion at Maes-Y-Wennol


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	from £13.45 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Llanidoes, SY18 6ES
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

Location: Maes-Y-Wennol, Llangurig Rd, Llanidloes SY18 6ES

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Hours: 16 hour contract

Shift Times:

Shaw Healthcare is looking for a creative, friendly and organized person to plan and carry out fun activities in Maes-Y-Wennol

Maes y Wennol is a specialised care home located in Llanidloes, Wales that provides care and support for individuals living with dementia. This purpose-built facility offers a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for residents, with 29 single bedrooms that are en-suite and can be personalised according to the resident's preferences.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.

We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics

We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.

We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

Job Responsibilities

Plan, organize and deliver varied activities that meet the service users interests and abilities

Encourage and motivate service users to participate in activities and social events

Celebrate birthdays, seasonal events with in the home.

Work collaboratively with care staff to identify opportunities for meaningful engagement through the day

Ensure activities are delivered safely and in accordance to Shaw Healthcare’s policies and risk assessments

To maintain accurate and legible records in respect of service users’ activities.

To liaise with the senior nurse on duty with regard to outings.

To research all prospective outings in respect of access and toileting facilities.

Benefits

Excellent Career Opportunities

Care Qualifications

76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!

Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)

Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced payrates for bank holidays

Free Uniform

Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift

Pension scheme

Death in service payment *subject to criteria

GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app

Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.

Holiday discounts

Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications - we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent member of our team.

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