Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Shields; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare seeks a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for Lavender Lodge Care Home. You will assist the Wellbeing Coordinator in planning and delivering activities to support residents’ physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing, while maintaining a safe environment and promoting the home’s professional image.

Ideal candidates have experience with older people in dementia care settings, hold a DBS check, and can prove eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience with older people in residential dementia settings
• DBS check provided by employer
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering activities to engage residents' physical, cognitive and social wellbeing
• Maintain a safe living and working environment that supports the home's professional image
• Report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff
• Order and prepare supplies for upcoming activities as directed
• Build links with the local community (schools, spiritual groups, museums or libraries) to promote intergenerational activity

Skills

Communication skills

Wellbeing knowledge

Positive attitude

Activity planning

Job description

This bank Wellbeing and Activities Assistant post at Lavender Lodge Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare, centres on supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator to run activities for residents' physical, cognitive and social wellbeing. The role also covers keeping the home safe, reporting changes in residents' condition and building community links. It is aimed at older people, particularly those with dementia, so prior residential dementia experience is essential. A DBS check and proof of right to work are also required.

What the job involves

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive and social wellbeing
• Maintain a safe living and working environment that contributes to the home's professional image
• Report changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff
• Order and prepare supplies for upcoming activities as directed
• Support links with the local community, such as schools, spiritual groups and museums or libraries, to promote intergenerational activity

What’s required

Experience

• Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of how interaction supports people's general wellbeing
• Positive attitude toward older people
• Commitment to stimulating, quality activities and social events

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check (cost met by Avery Healthcare)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to Avery's values of caring, supportive, honesty, respect and accountability

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career