Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

NHS; Bushey; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in the UK is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support engaging activities for residents. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment and fostering community links. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and a positive attitude toward elderly care. Opportunities for growth in a supportive environment are also provided.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience working with older people in a residential setting.
• Commitment to providing quality activities for residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing engaging activities.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of role interaction

Positive attitude toward older people

Commitment to stimulating activities

Experience with older people in nursing settings

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together." They offer exceptional care across over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives every day by supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing engaging activities to enhance physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Main duties

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range 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 changes in residents\' physical or emotional condition, assisting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities, and establishing links with the local community to promote access to the wider community and intergenerational activity.

About the role

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, you will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents\' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Other responsibilities will include maintaining a safe living and working environment, and reporting changes in residents\' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and care staff. You will also assist with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities and establish links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

Job specifics

Shift pattern details: 9am-5:30pm

We are about supporting the people who care for our residents. You will be joining a team that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. You will have opportunities to grow in a caring, supportive environment.

ABOUT YOU

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.

About Avery

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

Additional requirements

• ADBS 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 volume of applications received and business needs.