Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Bushey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for Elton House Care Home in Watford. The role focuses on supporting a range of activities to engage residents physically, cognitively, and socially, while maintaining safety and a professional home environment.

Ideal candidates will show strong communication, a positive attitude toward the elderly, and prior experience in dementia settings.

Qualifications

• Proven communication with residents and staff.
• Experience caring for elderly or those with dementia.
• Positive attitude and empathy toward older adults.

Responsibilities

• Support Wellbeing Coordinator with activities for residents.
• Maintain safe living environment and professional image of the home.
• Report changes in residents conditions to care staff and coordinators.
• Foster community links and manage supplies for activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Elderly care experience

Dementia care

Job description

Package Description: Shift Details: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM; weekend availability required. At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Elton House Care Home in Watford. If this sounds like the place for you,

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 resident's 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. As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will support the Wellbeing Coordinator to provide various activities that enhance the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of residents. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe living environment, reporting changes in residents conditions, managing supplies for activities, and fostering community links.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication skills, a positive attitude toward the elderly, and previous experience in a dementia setting. You will need to embody values such as caring, supportive, and honest while living these values every day.

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care homes, focused on enriching the later years of life for residents. Avery is passionate about creating meaningful experiences and offers exceptional care across a network of over 100 homes. The organisation prioritises a supportive and inspiring environment where employees are valued and empowered each day. Averys vision is "creating meaningful lives together," and it maintains a dedicated team committed to caring for the residents with respect and compassion.