Wellbeing (Activities) Assistant

Grand Care Centre; Nottingham; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home in Nottingham seeks a Wellbeing Assistant to foster a caring environment through therapeutic activities. The role involves supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator, creating inclusive programmes, and ensuring residents' wellbeing. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality care and personal growth.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Enhancements for bank holidays and overtime

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Referral scheme

Comprehensive induction

Support for qualifications

Competitive pay rates

Cycle to work scheme

Recognition awards

Christmas bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people.
• Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to weekly activity programmes for residents' wellbeing.
• Motivate staff to incorporate wellbeing activities.
• Ensure risk assessments are current for all activities.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Teamwork

Emergency Response

Job description

Our stunning care home, The Grand Care Centre, is a purpose-built facility located in West Bridgford, Nottingham. The home is registered to care for 82 residents with diverse needs, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. Rated GOOD across all domains by CQC, we prioritize safety, comfort, and high-quality care. Our excellent location and reputation support our commitment to a stable, permanent staff team, with zero agency usage for over four years. All staff are paid at least the national minimum wage.

We are seeking a Wellbeing Assistant to join our team.

This role involves creating a caring, inclusive culture around therapeutic activities, supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator, and developing a comprehensive programme that involves the whole team. We offer a 25-hour contract at an hourly rate of £12.21. Shift times are from 10:00 to 15:00, with alternate weekends, and some flexibility is required to meet the needs of the home.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to weekly activity programmes that promote residents' physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
2. Design innovative programmes enabling residents to achieve their capabilities.
3. Motivate and support staff to incorporate wellbeing activities into their roles, under guidance from the Wellbeing Coordinator.
4. Familiarize with residents' life stories and Wellbeing and Activity plans, contributing to their review.
5. Ensure risk assessments are current and in place for all activities, in liaison with the Wellbeing Coordinator.
6. Understand the needs of residents with various conditions.
7. Promote and safeguard the welfare of residents and others the post holder interacts with.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Experience working with older people.
2. Experience delivering activity programmes.
3. Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate activities for older people.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to prioritize and respond effectively to emergencies.
7. Creativity, enthusiasm, and forward planning skills.

The Benefits Include:

• Career progression opportunities into senior and management roles.
• Enhancements for bank holidays and overtime.
• 5.6 weeks of annual leave.
• Referral scheme for certain roles.
• Comprehensive induction for new staff.
• Support and training for nationally recognized qualifications.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recognition awards such as Employee of the Month.
• Travel plan incentives, including free meals.
• Christmas bonuses.
• Access to earnings via HASTEE.

About New Care

Our philosophy is to enable residents to maintain independence and reach their full potential—physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially—through professional, person-centered care. Each home is purpose-built, luxurious, yet practical, designed with residents' needs in mind. Our ethos, ‘To celebrate the wonder of people,’ reflects our commitment to residents, families, staff, and visitors, fostering a vibrant, happy community where residents can live fulfilling lives and invite loved ones to visit.