Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

NHS; Esher; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Esher seeks a dedicated Wellbeing and Activities Assistant. This role supports the Wellbeing Coordinator in engaging residents through various activities aimed at enhancing their physical, cognitive, and social well-being. The ideal candidate has effective communication skills and a positive outlook on working with older individuals. This position is essential in making a daily positive impact on residents' lives within a caring environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Report changes in residents' condition to the appropriate staff.
• Establish links with the local community for intergenerational activity.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of role interaction for well-being

Positive attitude towards older people

Experience with older people in a residential setting

Job description

This role is for a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the residents' physical, cognitive, and social well‑being. The successful candidate will have effective communication skills, a positive attitude towards older people, and a commitment to providing quality activities and social events.

Main duties of the job

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 residents' physical, cognitive, and social well‑being.

• 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 Coordinator, Home Manager and the care staff.
• Supporting the ordering and preparation of supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

Package details

Shift pattern details: Weekdays and every other weekend

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 you

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.

• 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.

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.

Requirements

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Disclaimer

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

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.