Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Bristol is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to engage residents through diverse activities and support their well-being. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and a positive outlook toward older people, with a background in residential nursing environments. Opportunities for personal growth within a supportive team await in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in engaging residents' well-being.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Report changes in residents' conditions.
• Prepare supplies for activities.
• Create links with the local community.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of interaction in well-being

Positive attitude toward older people

Commitment to quality activities

Job description

Package Description: Avery Healthcare supports the people who care for our residents. We celebrate and support our teams, helping you grow in a caring environment with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. Join our close-knit team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant and make a positive impact on residents’ lives every day.

About the Role

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents’ physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Other responsibilities 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 Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff.
• Assisting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Supporting establishing 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

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

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
• 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.

About Avery

Avery is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe the later years of life should be enriching, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be 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.