Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

NHS; Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Burley-in-Wharfedale is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support the Wellbeing Coordinator. Responsibilities include organizing activities to promote residents' physical and social well-being, maintaining safe environments, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a positive attitude towards elderly care. Opportunity to work in a valued team committed to exceptional care.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people in a residential nursing or Dementia setting.
• Commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Ability to maintain a safe living and working environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities.
• Report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to care staff.
• Order and prepare supplies for upcoming activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Positive attitude toward older people

Understanding of role interaction in well-being

Job description

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 their residents and team members, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 7.30 am to 6 pm

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 7.30 am to 6 pm

As well as supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator, you will provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents’ physical, cognitive, and social well-being. You will maintain a safe living and working environment and report changes in residents’ condition as appropriate, and assist with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities.

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 the residents’ physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Other 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 Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff.
• Supporting 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 or Dementia setting.

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly 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:

• ADBS 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 the volume of applications received and business needs.