Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol. You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator by delivering a broad range of activities to engage residents’ physical, cognitive, and social well-being, and help create a welcoming, safe living environment.

You’ll report any changes, assist with supplies, and foster links with the local community to promote intergenerational activities.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Understanding of how interaction impacts well-being of residents.
• Experience with older people in a residential setting (Dementia care preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe living and working environment and support a positive image of the home.
• Report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing Coordinator and care team.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for activities.
• Foster links with local community groups to promote access and intergenerational activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

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 were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol.

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.

At Avery Healthcare, the Wellbeing and Activities Assistant plays a vital role in enhancing residents' lives. Their responsibility is to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing diverse activities to stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Key tasks include maintaining a safe living environment, reporting any changes in residents condition, assisting in ordering and preparing activity supplies, and fostering community links to promote intergenerational activities. The role is based at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol and focuses on creating a positive impact on residents' lives through meaningful engagement and activities.

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 were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol.

• Maintaining a 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.

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 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.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written. They should understand the impact of interaction on well-being, have a positive attitude towards older people, and be committed to delivering stimulating and quality activities. Experience with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting is essential. The candidate should embody the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable behaviour.

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, with a network of over 100 homes. They are committed to creating enriching experiences for both residents and team members. Avery believes the later years should be as fulfilling as any other life stage, promoting a supportive and inspiring environment. Avery is driven by the vision of "creating meaningful lives together," and they ensure exceptional care and a valued, empowered workforce. The organisation is known for its culture of respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care standards.

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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:

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