Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elderly care invites you to join their Magic Moments Team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant. This rewarding role focuses on enhancing the lives of residents through engaging activities that promote wellbeing, independence, and social interaction. You will create personalized programs tailored to individual interests, ensuring that every resident enjoys a fulfilling lifestyle. With a supportive team environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a range of benefits, including free meals and excellent training. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a positive outlook, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free meals

Access to excellent training

Discounts and benefits

Free onsite parking

Free uniform

NEST workplace pension contributions

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Confident in delivering engaging group and one-to-one activities.
• Knowledgeable about promoting independence for elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing residents' needs and create personalized activity programs.
• Support community links and organize outings for residents.

Skills

Group Activities Delivery

One-to-One Activities Delivery

Basic IT Skills

Team Collaboration

Elderly Care Knowledge

Flexibility and Adaptability

Job description

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Magic Moments Team. We believe in living life to the full. That’s why we are passionate about supporting residents to participate in vibrant, stimulating activities. We call them: ‘Magic Moments’. Our Magic Moments programme encourages all-round wellbeing with a range of vibrant interactions to stimulate the Mind, Body and Soul. The Magic Moments team is key to helping our residents lead fulfilling lives, ensuring their interests and needs are met, while accommodating varying levels of physical and mental ability. As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, you will spend time getting to know residents and their families, then creating personalized activities programs focused on boosting wellbeing, independence, and social engagement.

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• Various shifts available
• Free meals*
• Access to excellent training
• Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle
• Free onsite parking
• Free uniform
• NEST workplace pension contributions
• Long service awards

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, you will:

• Assist in assessing residents' needs through meetings with residents, team members, and families
• Support providing stimulation and exercise tailored to individual needs via a diverse activities program including music, exercise, and arts & crafts
• Build relationships with residents and families to gather life story information and develop/update care plans and activities accordingly
• Spend individual time with residents, staff, and relatives to create personalized activities that reflect residents' interests and hobbies
• Help develop community links with local groups and organize trips and outings to various destinations involving residents outside the home
• Support the implementation of the Magic Moments initiatives and encourage team involvement
• Assist in evidencing and tracking activity engagement through digital and written methods

To succeed, you will be:

• Confident in delivering group and one-to-one activities
• A team player who engages well with others
• Genuinely interested in promoting independence and lifestyle opportunities for the elderly
• Energetic and hardworking
• Knowledgeable of basic IT skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Passionate about providing excellent service and making a difference
• A positive, humorous, and optimistic person