Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Esher; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering engaging activities for residents. The role involves maintaining a safe environment, reporting resident conditions, and connecting with the local community. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a positive attitude towards older people.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with older people in a residential, nursing, or dementia care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering activities for residents.
• Report changes in residents' condition to staff.
• Establish links with the local community for activities.

Skills

Communication

Positive Attitude

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are committed to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and aim to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

Joining us means making a positive impact on residents' lives daily — your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We are dedicated to fostering a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

About the Role

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a variety of activities that engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Other responsibilities 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 care staff.
• Supporting the ordering and preparation of supplies for upcoming activities.
• Establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to promote access and intergenerational activities.

About You

To succeed, you will embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand the role of interaction in the well-being of people.
• Have a positive attitude towards older people and a commitment to providing stimulating activities and social events.
• Previous experience working with older people in a residential, nursing, or dementia care setting.

About Avery

At Avery, we are more than one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes — we are a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role requires:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.