Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Cliftonville Care Home, part of Avery Healthcare Group, is looking for a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support residents’ physical, cognitive and social wellbeing. You will work with the Wellbeing Coordinator to plan and run a varied activity programme and help build links with local schools and community groups.

Experience with older people in residential dementia settings is essential. A DBS check is required and funded by the employer; you must have eligibility to work in the UK

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with older people in a residential dementia setting.
• DBS check is required and the employer pays for it.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in running activities for residents' physical, cognitive and social wellbeing.
• Report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff.
• Help maintain a safe living and working environment at the home.
• Order and prepare supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Build links with local schools, faith groups, libraries and museums to promote intergenerational activity.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Wellbeing understanding

Positive attitude towards older people

Job description

This post places a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Cliftonville Care Home, a care home operated by Avery Healthcare Group. Working alongside the Wellbeing Coordinator, the postholder plans and runs activities that support residents' physical, cognitive and social wellbeing, and helps build links with local schools, faith groups and libraries. Prior experience with older people in a residential dementia setting is an essential requirement. A DBS check is needed, and the employer pays for it.

What the job involves

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in running a wide range of activities for residents' physical, cognitive and social wellbeing
• Report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff
• Help maintain a safe living and working environment that presents the home professionally
• Order and prepare supplies for upcoming activities as directed
• Help build links with the local community, such as schools, spiritual groups and museums or libraries, to promote intergenerational activity

Experience

• Previous experience working with older people in a residential dementia setting

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Understanding of how interaction affects people's general wellbeing
• Positive attitude towards older people and a commitment to stimulating activities and social events

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to the employer's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career