Wellbeing Advisor - Nights

Retirement Villages; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Retirement Village is seeking a Wellbeing Advisor for a full-time night shift (8pm–8am, 36 hours per week). You may work across sites in the UK and will cover 3 nights in a 7-day rota.

You will respond to emergencies, administer first aid, and monitor residents’ safety, wellbeing and independence. DBS checks, first aid qualification and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• First aid and CPR certification required.
• DBS check on update service preferred or provided.
• Experience as an emergency responder or EMT is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to emergency calls within the retirement village.
• Assess emergencies and provide appropriate assistance.
• Administer first aid and basic medical care when necessary.
• Ensure residents and staff know how to use the emergency call system.
• Carry out wellbeing baseline assessments for new residents.
• Promote health information and self-help groups for residents over 55.
• Coordinate with emergency services as required.
• Maintain accurate incident records and provide emotional support.

Skills

First aid & CPR certification

Emergency responder experience

Excellent communication

Education

First aid training certificate

DBS on update service

Tools

Defibrillator operation

Evacuation chair

Job description

Castle Retirement Village is on the lookout for a Wellbeing Advisor to work on a full time night shift basis - candidates will need to be flexible as you could be required to work across various shifts, Monday to Sunday. You will be working 3 nights out of 7 (8pm - 8am) - total 36 hours per week.

Ideally to have a full first aid training certificate and DBS on the update service, however training and DBS can be provide for the right person. Must be able to speak English clearly and able to stay calm in an emergency, Willingness to attended training, this maybe on other sites around the UK. Must be a good listener, a team player, willing to confidently engage with residents on site.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents during emergencies. Your primary duties will include:

• Responding promptly to emergency calls within the retirement village.
• Assessing the nature of emergencies and providing appropriate assistance.
• Administering first aid and basic medical care when necessary.
• Ensures residents and team members know how to use the emergency call system
• Ensures all new residents can live independently and safely in the village, by carrying out their wellbeing baseline assessment before they move in
• Improves the overall wellbeing of individuals by providing information and awareness sessions about key health issues for over 55s and promoting self-help groups;
• Coordinating with emergency services (police, fire department, ambulance) as required.
• Communicating effectively with residents, families, and staff during emergency situations.
• Supports wider village team members by providing specialist wellbeing knowledge to promote healthy, heart smart menus and general healthy eating programmes
• Maintaining accurate records of incidents and actions taken.
• Moral and emotional support to our residents

Requirements:

• This role is subject to satisfactory DBS disclosure & references; medical clearance and right to work in the UK clearance.
• Proven experience as an emergency responder, EMT, or similar role preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of primary care and referral to primary care.
• Certification in CPR/ First Aid required.
• Holds an emergency first aid at work qualification and can get to the floor unaided and unassisted, and be confident and effective to:carry and deploy equipment in any part of the village and administer CPR as well as dealing with choking incidents requiring effective back blows
• use specialist equipment including defibrillator, evacuation or lifting chair or any other equipment carried by the village
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed during stressful situations.
• Empathy and understanding of the needs of elderly residents.
• Physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies and assist residents as needed.

Requirements:

• This role is subject to satisfactory DBS disclosure & references; medical clearance and right to work in the UK clearance.
• Proven experience as an emergency responder, EMT, or similar role preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of primary care and referral to primary care.
• Certification in CPR/ First Aid required.
• Holds an emergency first aid at work qualification and can get to the floor unaided and unassisted, and be confident and effective to:carry and deploy equipment in any part of the village and administer CPR as well as dealing with choking incidents requiring effective back blows
• use specialist equipment including defibrillator, evacuation or lifting chair or any other equipment carried by the village
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed during stressful situations.
• Empathy and understanding of the needs of elderly residents.
• Physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies and assist residents as needed.