Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Droitwich Spa; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for Droitwich Mews Care Home in Worcestershire.

You will support residents through engaging activities, assist the Wellbeing Coordinator, and help maintain a safe, caring environment that promotes meaningful social and physical well-being. The role requires a positive attitude toward older people, good communication skills, and prior experience in dementia care settings.

Formación

• Effective verbal and written communication with residents and teams.
• Experience working with older people, preferably in dementia care.
• Positive attitude toward older people and caring roles.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a wide range of activities.
• Maintain a safe living environment and support professional image of the home.
• Report changes in residents' conditions to care staff and coordinator.
• Order and prepare supplies for activities and link with local community for intergenerational activities.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Dementia care

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

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 Droitwich Mews Care Home in Worcestershire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Avery Healthcare is looking for a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to join their team in Droitwich Spa. The role involves supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a variety of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, reporting changes in residents' conditions, preparing supplies for activities, and establishing links with the local community to encourage intergenerational activities. Applicants should have a positive attitude towards older people, effective communication skills, and previous experience working with older people in a dementia care setting.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are dedicated to creating enriching experiences for both residents and staff. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery Healthcare operates over 100 homes and is known for fostering a supportive and inspiring environment. They value respect, compassion, and exceptional care. Avery Healthcare is committed to supporting the personal and career development of their staff, positioning them as a preferred choice for both residents and team members.

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 Droitwich Mews Care Home in Worcestershire. 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 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:

• 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 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

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and an understanding of the role interaction plays in the well-being of people. A positive attitude towards older people and previous experience working with them in a dementia care setting.

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.