Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Northampton; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm and dedicated Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for Cliftonville Care Home in Northampton. You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a range of activities to engage residents and promote physical, cognitive and social well-being.

We value compassion, respect and teamwork and offer a supportive environment with DBS check funded and opportunities to develop within our expanding network of homes.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Understanding of how interaction enhances well-being of residents.
• Positive attitude toward older people and commitment to engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a wide range of activities to engage residents.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and uphold the home’s professional image.
• Report changes in residents’ condition to care staff and management as needed.
• Help with ordering and preparing supplies for activities and establish links with local community groups.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

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 at Cliftonville Care Home in Northampton. 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 responsibilities will include:

• Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.


• 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 effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.


• 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, 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.

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 dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.