Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

DBS cost covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for one of its Wolverhampton care homes. The role supports the Wellbeing Coordinator and involves driving a minibus, planning and running activities to stimulate residents’ physical, cognitive and social wellbeing.

Applicants should have a clean driving licence and experience with older people in a residential dementia setting. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people in residential dementia settings.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage residents in activities that support wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a wide range of activities to engage residents’ physical, cognitive and social wellbeing.
• Plan, run and evaluate activities; maintain a safe living environment and a professional home image.
• Report changes in residents’ condition to the Wellbeing Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff.
• Order and prepare supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Build links with local community groups to promote intergenerational activity.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy and care

Job description

A Wellbeing and Activities Assistant post at Avery Healthcare Group's care home, supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator and including minibus driving. The core of the work is planning and running activities that stimulate residents' physical, cognitive and social wellbeing, plus reporting changes in their condition and building community links. Applicants need a clean driving licence and prior experience with older people in a residential dementia setting. A DBS check and proof of right to work are also required.

What the job involves

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive and social wellbeing
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and a positive, professional image of the home
• Report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff
• Order and prepare supplies for upcoming activities as directed
• Support 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 nursing dementia setting

Skills & knowledge

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

Checks & eligibility

• Valid and clean driving licence and ability to drive a minibus
• DBS disclosure check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

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

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• DBS check cost met by the employer