Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, where your passion for enhancing the lives of older individuals will shine. You'll play a vital role in providing engaging activities that promote residents' well-being, working closely with a dedicated team in a supportive environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact daily, fostering connections within the community and ensuring a safe and enriching atmosphere for all. If you're enthusiastic about creating positive experiences for residents, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Opportunities for learning and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills are essential for this role.
• Experience with older people in care settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in engaging residents.
• Report changes in residents' conditions to the care team.
• Establish links with the local community for activities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Positive attitude towards older people

Experience in residential or nursing care

Ability to engage residents in activities

Job description

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

Company: Avery Healthcare

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4

Country: United Kingdom

Job Type: Bank

Salary: £12.25 per hour

Job Description

Package Description:

Shift Details: 09:30 - 16:30, including weekends

At Avery Healthcare, we support the people who care for our residents. We value the hard work of our teams and celebrate your dedication. Joining us means making a positive impact on residents’ lives daily. We are committed to your growth in a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development. As part of our team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant. If this sounds like the right place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a variety of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Other responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
• Reporting any changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and care staff.
• Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Supporting the establishment of links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to promote access to the wider community and encourage intergenerational activities.

About You

To succeed, you will embody our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand the role of interaction in the well-being of people.
• Have a positive attitude towards older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Have previous experience working with older people in a residential, nursing, or dementia care setting.

About Avery

At Avery, we are one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe the later years should be enriching and are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together." We offer exceptional care across our network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role requires:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.