Wellbeing (Activities) Assistant (4 Days)

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wellbeing Assistant to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. This role involves creating innovative programmes that stimulate physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. With a focus on teamwork and individual contributions, you will help foster a caring environment that prioritizes the needs of older individuals. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate and various benefits, including opportunities for career progression and ongoing training. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

Referral scheme

Recognition awards

Cycle to work scheme

Christmas Bonuses

Pay advance access

Qualifications

• Experience of working with older people is essential.
• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate activity needs.

Responsibilities

• Create weekly activity programmes for residents' wellbeing.
• Guide staff to incorporate wellbeing into their roles.
• Ensure risk assessments are in place for activities.

Skills

Experience with older people

Activity programme delivery

Assessment and planning for activities

Teamwork

Communication skills

Emergency situation handling

Creativity and enthusiasm

Job description

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Wellbeing (Activities) Assistant (4 Days), Egerton

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Client:

New Care

Location:

Egerton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Our stunning new home Egerton Manor Care Centre is a purpose-built 64 bed care facility and is situated in the picturesque village of Egerton in the heart of Bolton. Which opened October ‘23 will provide the highest standards of safety, comfort and care to residents who have a variety of care needs. We offer residential, nursing and dementia care. We invest in the latest technology, and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion, they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in house trainers in conjunction with the New Care Academy. New Care has had no agency staff use for over 3 years as we employ a permanent staff team to ensure continuity of care to residents from staff that know them and that residents know and trust.Across New Careall ofour staff are paid above national living wage.

We are seeking to appoint a kind, enthusiastic and fun WellbeingAssistant to join our team. To contribute to the creation of a caring and inclusive culture around therapeutic activities in the home. To deliver and support Wellbeing Coordinator in developing a programme that has a whole team approach and forms a core part of the offering in the home. We have a 25 hourcontract available withanhourly rate of £11.44! Shift times are 1000-1500 or 1100-1600, with alternate weekend working but we do require some flexibility in terms of hours workedto meet the needs of the business.

Role Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the creation of ongoing weekly activity programmes that ensure a wide range of opportunities are available to stimulate the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of all residents.
• Provide an innovative programme so that residents can achieve extraordinary things, with their capabilities.
• Motivate and guide other members of staff in the home to incorporate wellbeing and activity into their role wherever possible, with support and direction from the Wellbeing Coordinator.
• Be familiar with a resident’s life story and Wellbeing and Activity plan for each residents and contribute to that plan and that it is regularly reviewed.
• Ensure adequate and up to date risk assessments are in place for all events and activities planned and undertaken in liaison with the Wellbeing Coordinator.
• Understand the needs of people with the various conditions residents have in the home.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience of working with older people is essential.
• Experience of delivering an activity programme is essential.
• Evidence of the ability to assess, plan and evaluate the activity needs of older people is essential.
• The ability to work individually and in a team is essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and handle emergency situations effectively.
• Be creative, imaginative and enthusiastic and have the ability to forward plan.

The Benefits

Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles

• Bank holidayand overtimeenhancements
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Paid training
• Refer a friend referral scheme,for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
• Excellent induction programme for new starters
• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
• A competitive rate of pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
• Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
• Christmas Bonuses
• HASTEE - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)