Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check cost covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant (Bank) for Lavender Lodge Care Home in Hampshire. You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a variety of activities to engage residents and promote social interaction, with a focus on physical and cognitive well-being.

Role includes maintaining a safe environment, reporting changes to senior staff, and helping with supplies and community links to encourage intergenerational activities.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Understanding of how interaction affects residents' well-being.
• Positive attitude toward older people and commitment to stimulating activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing activities to engage residents’ physical, cognitive and social well-being.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and contribute to a positive image of the home.
• Report changes in residents’ condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator/ Home Manager and care staff.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for activities as directed.
• Help establish links with local communities to promote intergenerational activity.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Positive attitude

Job description

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

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 Lavender Lodge Care Home in Hampshire.

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 responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.
• 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.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
• 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’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 the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see 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.