Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of elderly residents. You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering engaging activities that stimulate physical, cognitive, and social well-being. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact daily, contributing to a culture that values compassion and respect. If you have a passion for working with older adults and want to be part of a supportive team, this is the opportunity for you. Experience a fulfilling career in a nurturing environment dedicated to exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills and a positive attitude toward older people.
• Experience in a residential nursing dementia setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in engaging residents through activities.
• Maintain a safe environment and report changes in residents' conditions.
• Establish links with the local community to promote intergenerational activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of interaction's role in well-being

Positive attitude toward older people

Experience with older people in a nursing setting

Job description

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees. As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator in engaging and stimulating the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of the residents.

Main duties of the job

As a 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. 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, and supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. They are passionate about offering exceptional care and creating a supportive, inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

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

Other responsibilities will include:

1. Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
2. Reporting any changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff.
3. Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
4. 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:

1. Have effective communication skills, verbal and written.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
3. Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
4. 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:

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

1. The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills, demonstrate an 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. Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting is preferred.

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.