Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Wellbeing and Activities Assistant on a Bank basis for Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering activities to engage residents and promote wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, reporting changes to care staff, assisting with activity supplies, and forming links with the local community to enrich residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Understanding how interaction affects wellbeing.
• Positive attitude toward older people and commitment to engaging activities.
• Previous work with older people in residential dementia settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe living and working environment and reflect the home's values.
• Report changes in residents’ condition to the Wellbeing Coordinator and care staff.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for activities.
• Link with local community groups to promote intergenerational activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Understanding wellbeing role

Positive attitude to older people

Experience with older people (Dementia

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day - your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank at Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's 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 the care staff.
• Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Supporting establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

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

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST:

• Have effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE:

• A DBS 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 the volume of applications received and business needs.