Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents through engaging activities. This role emphasizes compassion and dedication, allowing you to make a meaningful impact daily. You will be part of a supportive team that values respect and accountability, ensuring a positive environment for both residents and staff. With opportunities for personal growth and community engagement, this position offers a fulfilling career path in elderly care. Discover a place where your contributions are celebrated and valued.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Embodies values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability.
• Prior experience in a residential nursing or Dementia setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator with engaging activities for residents.
• Maintain a safe environment and report changes in residents' conditions.
• Establish links with the local community for intergenerational activities.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of interaction's role in well-being

Positive attitude towards older people

Experience with older people in residential settings

Job description

Package Description

Shift Details: 09:30 - 16:30 to include weekends

At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and celebrate and support you every step of the way.

Joining us means making a positive impact on residents’ lives daily. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We are committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

About The Role

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

Other Responsibilities Will 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 intergenerational activities.

About You

To succeed, you will embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability in all your actions.

Our Ideal Candidate Must

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

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes — we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please Note This Role Will Require

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

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