Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, where your role will significantly enhance the lives of residents. This position involves supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering engaging activities that promote physical, cognitive, and social well-being. You'll foster connections with the local community to enrich residents' experiences and ensure a safe, supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and embody values of care, respect, and accountability, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding career.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Opportunities for learning and career development

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills and a positive attitude towards older adults.
• Experience in residential, nursing, or dementia care settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering activities for residents.
• Maintain a safe environment and report changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of interaction in promoting well-being

Positive attitude towards older people

Experience with older adults in care settings

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we support the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and aim to celebrate and support you every step of the way. By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents’ lives daily — your compassion and dedication truly matter. We are committed to fostering a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and career development. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant. If this sounds like the right place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your main focus will be supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a variety of activities that promote residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
• Reporting any changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator, Home Manager, and care staff.
• Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage community access and promote intergenerational activities.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed, you should embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand the role of interaction in promoting well-being.
• Have a positive attitude towards older people and a commitment to providing stimulating activities and social events.
• Have previous experience working with older adults in a residential, nursing, or dementia care setting.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re more than one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes — we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that later life should be enriching, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together." We proudly operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.