Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in engaging residents through activities. The role requires effective communication skills and a compassionate attitude toward older people. Join a supportive team that values respect and exceptional care in a luxury elderly care home.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth and development

DBS Disclosure check covered

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding the role of interaction in overall well-being.
• Commitment to providing stimulating activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing activities.
• Report changes in residents’ conditions.
• Maintain a safe living environment.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Positive attitude

Job description

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

Company: Avery Healthcare

Location: Cobham, Surrey, KT11

Country: United Kingdom

Job Type: Bank

£12.25 per hour

Job Description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we support the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are committed to celebrating and supporting you. By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents’ lives daily—your compassion and dedication truly matter. We offer a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant. 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 variety of activities to engage and stimulate residents’ physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Additional 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 Activities 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 in your application, you will embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability in everything you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand the role of interaction in the overall well-being of people.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Previous experience working with older people in a residential, nursing, or dementia care 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 the later years should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly operate 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 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 deadline depending on application volume and business needs.