Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check cost met

Opportunities to learn and develop

Supportive, caring working environment

Job summary

Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol is recruiting a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support the Wellbeing Coordinator. The role focuses on running activities that engage residents physically, cognitively and socially, while keeping the home safe and reporting changes in residents' condition.

The post suits someone with dementia care experience who can build community links for intergenerational activity and pass DBS checks, with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing activities for residents' physical, cognitive and social wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment that reflects the home’s professional image.
• Report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to care staff.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for activities as directed.
• Build links with local schools, spiritual groups, museums or libraries to promote intergenerational activity.

Skills

Dementia care

Communication

Community liaison

Intergenerational activities

Job description

Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol, run by Avery Healthcare Group, is recruiting a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support the Wellbeing Coordinator. The work centres on running activities that engage residents physically, cognitively and socially, alongside keeping the home safe and reporting changes in residents' condition. The post suits someone with dementia care experience who can build community links for intergenerational activity. Candidates must pass a DBS disclosure check and prove right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities for residents' physical, cognitive and social wellbeing
• Maintain a safe living and working environment that contributes to the home's professional image
• Report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff
• Support ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed
• Support links with the local community, such as schools, spiritual groups and museums or libraries, to promote intergenerational activity

Experience

• Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of how interaction affects people's wellbeing
• Positive attitude towards older people and commitment to stimulating, quality activities
• Living the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

What's offered

• DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare
• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• Supportive, caring working environment