Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded by employer

Career development support

Job summary

Avery Healthcare seeks a warm, enthusiastic Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for Hinckley House Care Home in Hinckley, Leicestershire. You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator by delivering engaging activities to promote residents' physical, cognitive and social well-being.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, a positive attitude toward older people, and prior experience with residents in dementia settings.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating activities.
• Experience working with older people in residential nursing dementia settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Report changes in residents’ condition to the wellbeing team and care staff.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities.

Job 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 at Hinckley House Care Home in Hinckley, Leicester. 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 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 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.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS 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.

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• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/215838/6944
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 27 October, 2026
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Hinckley House Care Home, Tudor Rd, Hinckley, Leics, United Kingdom