Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, where your compassion and dedication will make a real difference in the lives of elderly residents. In this role, you will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing stimulating activities that enhance residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Enjoy a caring and supportive environment that values respect and accountability while fostering your personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about enriching the lives of older people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Opportunities for growth and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated to improving residents' lives.
• Experience in engaging older people in activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in engaging residents.
• Establish community links for intergenerational activities.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of interaction in promoting well-being

Positive attitude towards older people

Experience working with older people

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are committed to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and aim to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

Joining us means making a positive impact on residents' lives daily. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We offer a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

About the Role

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a variety of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Additional responsibilities 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 care staff.
• Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities.
• Establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to promote access and intergenerational activities.

About You

To succeed, you will embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand the role of interaction in promoting well-being.
• Have a positive attitude towards older people and a commitment to providing stimulating activities and social events.
• Have experience working with older people in a residential or nursing setting, including those with Dementia.

About Avery

At Avery, we're more than one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—we're a place where people love to work. We believe that later life should be enriching and are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members.

Please note this role requires:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn before the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.

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