Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Chipstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Rivermere Care Home in Sevenoaks.

You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator by delivering engaging activities that enhance residents’ physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing, while upholding a safe, caring environment. You will report changes in residents’ conditions to staff and help establish community links to promote intergenerational activities.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with residents and staff.
• Understanding of how interaction supports wellbeing.
• Experience working with older people in a residential setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering activities for residents.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and present a professional image.
• Report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to care staff.
• Assist with ordering and preparing materials for activities.
• Build links with the local community to promote intergenerational activity.

Skills

Effective communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Dementia care experience

Job description

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 Rivermere Care Home in Sevenoaks. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your primary role is to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in offering various activities that help engage and stimulate the residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe living and working environment and contributing to the professional image of the home. Your duties will also include reporting any changes in the residents' physical or emotional conditions to the relevant staff and supporting the ordering and preparation of supplies for activities. Additionally, you will play a role in establishing links with the local community to enhance intergenerational activities.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, emphasizing a supportive and enriching workplace environment. Avery Healthcare believes that the later years of life should be as fulfilling as any other stage, and it strives to provide meaningful experiences for both residents and team members. With its vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery offers exceptional care across its network of over 100 homes. The organisation prioritizes employee empowerment and values, fostering a culture where staff feel valued and motivated.

Job responsibilities

Package Description: 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 aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Rivermere Care Home in Sevenoaks.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 responsibilities will include:

• Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.
• 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 candidatemust:

• Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
• 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

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 dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Our ideal candidate must have effective communication skills, both verbal and written. They should demonstrate an understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of individuals, maintain a positive attitude towards older people, and commit to providing stimulating and quality activities. Prior experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting is essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.