Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

NHS Jobs; Bushey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for Elton House Care Home in Watford. You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator by delivering a wide range of activities to engage residents and enhance their physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Shifts are from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with weekend availability required. You will help maintain a safe environment, support the team, report changes in residents’ condition, and help build links with the local

Qualifications

• Have effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Understand how interaction affects residents' wellbeing.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to stimulating activities.
• Experience with older people in a residential dementia setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive and social wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and contribute to the professional image of the home.
• Report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Help establish links with the local community (schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to promote intergenerational activity.

Skills

Communication skills (verbal & written

Understanding of wellbeing ofResidents

Positive attitude toward older people

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, wed love to hear from 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 responsibilitieswillinclude: Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome. Reportingany changes in residents physical oremotional 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 candidatemust: Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten. Demonstrateunderstanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people. Have apositive attitude toward older people and acommitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. 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.