Wellbeing And Activities Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS disclosure funded

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for Aldridge Care Home in Aldridge. You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator to deliver activities that engage residents physically, cognitively, and socially, while upholding a caring and respectful environment.

Role requires empathy for elderly residents, excellent communication, and previous experience in Dementia care settings. DBS disclosure will be covered by Avery, and eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Understanding of how interactions affect wellbeing.
• Positive attitude toward older people and commitment to engaging activities.
• Experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

Responsibilities

• Support wellbeing activities and coordinate with the Wellbeing Coordinator.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and uphold a professional image of the home.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for activities as directed.
• Establish links with local community groups to promote intergenerational activity.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy for elderly

Positive attitude

Job description

Package Description:

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 at Aldridge Care Home in Aldridge.

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 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 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, honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• 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'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.