Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

NHS; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support the Wellbeing Coordinator. The role focuses on delivering activities that enhance the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of residents, ensuring a safe environment and fostering community links.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults in a residential or dementia care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering activities for residents.
• Report changes in residents' conditions to relevant staff.
• Build links with the local community for activities.

Skills

Communication

Positive Attitude

Job description

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and aim to celebrate and support you every step of the way. As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your role will be to assist the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a variety of activities that promote the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of residents.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a safe living and working environment and contributing to the positive image of the home.
• Reporting any changes in residents' physical or emotional conditions to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and care staff.
• Assisting with the ordering and preparation of supplies for activities.
• Building links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to promote access and intergenerational activities.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe that later years should be enriching and are committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With over 100 homes, our vision is "creating meaningful lives together," fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees are valued and empowered.

Job responsibilities

Package Description: We support our care teams and celebrate their dedication. Joining us means making a positive impact daily through your compassion and commitment. We offer opportunities for growth in a caring environment, emphasizing respect, compassion, and exceptional care. We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing diverse activities to stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social health.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring a safe environment and maintaining a professional image of the home.
• Reporting changes in residents' conditions to relevant staff.
• Supporting with supplies for activities.
• Establishing community links to promote engagement and intergenerational activities.

ABOUT YOU

We value candidates who embody our core values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understand the importance of interaction in residents' well-being.
• Have a positive attitude towards older people and a commitment to providing stimulating activities.
• Experience working with older adults in a residential or dementia care setting.

Additional Requirements

This role requires:

• An ADBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Note: The advert may be withdrawn before the deadline based on application volume and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Alignment with our core values and effective communication skills.
• Understanding of the role of interaction in well-being.
• Positive attitude and experience working with older adults in a care setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.