Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group runs Derby Heights Care Home in Littleover, Derby, and is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support residents’ wellbeing through a range of engaging activities.

You will assist the Wellbeing Coordinator, help maintain a safe environment, report changes to the care team, and help foster community links to promote intergenerational activities. The role requires compassion, strong communication, and prior dementia-experience with older adults.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Understanding of the role interaction in residents' well-being.
• Positive attitude toward older people and commitment to providing stimulating activities.
• Experience with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the professional image of the home.
• Reporting changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff.
• Assisting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities.
• Establishing links with local community groups to promote access and intergenerational activity.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written

Empathy

Job description

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 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 aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Derby Heights Care Home in Littleover, Deby.

About the Role

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be tosupportthe Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Maintaining a 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, 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. 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.