Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

NHS; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant in Bracknell, England. The role focuses on supporting residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being through engaging activities. Applicants should have strong communication skills and experience working with older individuals in a nursing setting. This full-time role includes weekends with a commitment to creating a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

Responsibilities

• Support activities to engage and stimulate residents' well-being.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Report changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of interaction and well-being

Positive attitude toward older people

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

• As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
• Report any changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and care staff.
• Support ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Establish links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

About you / Qualifications

To succeed in your application, you will live Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.

• Have effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrate understanding of how interaction supports general well-being.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

Shift details

Shift Details: 9.30 - 17.00, 4 days a week to include every other weekend.

About Avery

At Avery, we are a leading UK provider of luxury elderly care homes with a vision of creating meaningful lives together. We offer opportunities to grow in a caring, supportive environment across a network of over 100 homes, with a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

Requirements

• ADBS Disclosure check, cost met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on volume of applications received and business needs.