Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

NHS; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant. The role involves supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a variety of activities that enhance the physical and social well-being of residents. Candidates should have effective communication skills and a positive attitude toward older adults, preferably with experience in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Understanding of how interaction supports the general well-being of people.
• Positive attitude toward older people and commitment to quality activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Report changes in residents’ condition to appropriate staff.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for activities.
• Support establishing links with the local community.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of interaction and well-being support

Positive attitude towards older people

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Overview

As a 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 residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Other responsibilities will include maintaining a safe living and working environment, reporting any changes in residents' condition, and supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assisting 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.

Shift Details: 9:30–4:30, some evenings

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 effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how interaction supports 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, we are not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—we are a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With a 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.

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS 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 dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

Qualifications

• To succeed in this role, you will need effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and a demonstrated understanding of how interaction supports the well-being of people.
• A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting is preferred.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.