Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant in Kingswood. The role involves supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator in engaging residents through a variety of activities. Candidates should have effective communication skills and previous experience with older individuals. This position offers a supportive environment to grow and make a positive impact on residents’ lives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide stimulating activities for older people.
• Previous experience in a residential nursing or dementia setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe living and working environment.
• Report changes in residents’ conditions to relevant staff.
• Support in ordering and preparing supplies for activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of interaction role in well-being

Positive attitude toward older people

Job description

Overview

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We celebrate and support our teams every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day through your compassion and dedication. We are committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. Our close-knit team values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

About the Role

We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant. In this role, you will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents’ physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
• Reporting changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator, Home Manager, and 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, 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 and written.
• 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 or 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 a 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.

Requirements

Please note this role will require:

• 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 depending on volume of applications received and business needs.