Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading luxury care home provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support activities that engage residents' well-being. The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills and a positive attitude towards older people. Responsibilities include assisting with activities, community engagement, and reporting resident conditions. This flexible position offers a pay of £12.22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people in a residential nursing setting.
• Commitment to providing stimulating activities and social events.
• Ability to maintain a safe and engaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Wellbeing Coordinator in resident activities.
• Establish links with local community for engagement.
• Report changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Positive attitude towards older people

Understanding of role interaction in well-being

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to join their award-winning team.

Job responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and contribute to the positive and professional image of the home.
• Report any changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and care staff.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Establish 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 / Qualifications

• 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 UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we are a place where people love to work. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Details

Date posted: 12 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.22 an hour

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: 1402246188

Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Kents Hill, MK7 6JD

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 dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.