Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

NHS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support activities that enhance residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. The role requires effective communication skills, a positive attitude towards older individuals, and previous experience in a dementia care setting. Join a compassionate team dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for residents, with part-time hours at a nurturing environment in Littleover, East Midlands.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate understanding of interaction's role in well-being.
• Previous experience in residential nursing dementia setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in engaging residents in activities.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Report changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Positive attitude towards older people

Understanding interaction's role in well-being

Job description

Job summary

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will play a vital role in supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator to provide a wide range of activities that engage and stimulate the physical, cognitive, and social well‑being of the residents. You will be part of an award‑winning team that is committed to creating meaningful experiences and exceptional care.

Main duties

The Wellbeing and Activities Assistant will 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 include maintaining a safe living and working environment, reporting changes in residents' condition, supporting with ordering and preparing supplies, and establishing links with the local community.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery is the preferred choice for both residents and team members, with a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Job details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.25 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 1446434446

Job location

Avery Healthcare

Littleover

DE23 4BU

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 a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d 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:

• Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
• 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 candidate must:

• Have effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• 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.

Required information

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 dependent on volume of applications received and business needs.

Person specification – qualifications (essential)

The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills, demonstrate an understanding of the role interaction plays in well‑being, have a positive attitude towards older people, and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting is required.

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.

Employer details

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Avery Healthcare

Littleover

DE23 4BU

Employer website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/