Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

NHS; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK elderly care provider is seeking a Temporary Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Elstree View Care Home, Borehamwood. This role involves supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator to deliver activities that enhance residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, reporting on residents' conditions, and assisting with supplies for activities. Applicants should have effective communication skills and prior experience working with older individuals in care settings. Flexible weekend working is required, with a pay rate of £12.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing or dementia setting.
• Ability to co-live with values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable behaviour.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering activities for residents' well-being.
• Maintain a safe living environment and a professional image.
• Report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of social interaction's role in well-being

Positive attitude towards older people

Job description

Job Summary

Temporary Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Elstree View Care Home, Borehamwood, working weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) 10am‑4pm.

Employment Details

• Location: Elstree View Care Home, Elstree, WD6 3RG
• Contract: Bank (temporary)
• Working pattern: Flexible weekends
• Pay: £12.25 per hour
• Reference number: 1446226469
• Date posted: 19 December 2025

Responsibilities

The role supports the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a wide range of activities that promote residents' physical, cognitive, and social well‑being.

• Maintain a safe living and working environment and contribute to a professional image of the home.
• Report any changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies required for activities.
• Establish links with local community groups (schools, spiritual groups, museums, libraries) to encourage access and promote inter‑generational interaction.

About You

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of how social interaction supports overall well‑being.
• Positive attitude towards older people and a commitment to delivering stimulating, quality activities.
• Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing or dementia setting.

Qualifications

• Co‑live with the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable behaviour.
• Banking of a DBS Disclosure check – the cost is covered by the organisation.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants must submit a DBS Disclosure check as required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Company

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. is one of the UK’s leading providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a commitment to delivering meaningful experiences for residents and a supportive workplace for staff.