Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant in Purley to support activities that foster the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of residents. The ideal candidate should demonstrate effective communication, a positive attitude toward older individuals, and a commitment to facilitating quality activities. Join a leading company that values care and support for both residents and staff.

Benefits

Supportive environment for career growth

DBS Disclosure check covered by the company

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator with activities to enhance residents' well-being.
• Report changes in residents’ conditions to the relevant staff.
• Maintain a safe living environment and prepare supplies for activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Positive attitude toward older people

Understanding of interaction's role in well-being

Job description

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Client:

Avery Healthcare

Location:

Purley, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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 we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re 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, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d 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 responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.
• Reportingany changes in residents’ physical oremotional 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 candidatemust:

• Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
• Demonstrateunderstanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
• Have apositive attitude toward older people and acommitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing 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 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.

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