Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

NHS Jobs; Knowle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare’s Birchmere Mews Care Home in Solihull is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Wellbeing and Activities Assistant with Minibus driving duties. You will help deliver engaging activities that support residents’ physical, cognitive and social wellbeing, while representing a caring and respectful home environment.

The role requires a clean driving licence and minibus driving ability, strong communication skills, and prior experience with older people in dementia settings.

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence and ability to drive a minibus.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Understanding of how interaction affects wellbeing.
• Experience with older people in residential dementia settings.

Responsibilities

• Support Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering activities to engage residents.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and uphold the home’s professional image.
• Report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities.
• Establish links with local community groups to promote intergenerational activity.

Skills

Minibus driving

Verbal & written communication

Caring attitude

Dementia experience

Job description

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 a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant/ Minibus Driver at Birchmere Mews Care Home in Solihull. If this sounds like the place for you, wed 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 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 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 candidate must:

• Have a clean driving licence and be able to drive a minibus
• 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 Dementia setting.

ABOUT AVERY

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:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Clean driving licence

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.