Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

NHS; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wokingham is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering activities that enhance residents' physical and social well-being. The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills and a positive attitude towards older individuals. This part-time, permanent role offers a salary of £12.25 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a wide range of activities for residents.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Understanding interaction contributions to well-being

Positive attitude toward older people

Job description

Overview

Job title: Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Summary: You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering activities to engage residents’ physical, cognitive, and social well-being. You will help create a safe, positive environment and promote intergenerational activities within the community.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a wide range of activities for residents.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and contribute to the professional image of the home.
• Report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and care staff.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities.
• Develop links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to promote access to the wider community and intergenerational activity.

About You

To succeed, you should live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand how interaction contributes to overall well-being.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Have previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing/dementia setting.

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is a large provider of luxury elderly care homes with a vision of creating meaningful lives together. We offer exceptional care across a growing network of homes and provide a supportive, empowering workplace.

Details

Date posted: 28 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.25 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Location: Avery Healthcare, Reading Road, GU14 6PR

Other requirements

• 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 depending on volume of applications received and business needs.