Wellbeing And Activities Assistant - Rugby

Avery Healthcare Group; Kilsby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kilsby is searching for a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support the Wellbeing Coordinator and provide engaging activities for residents. Ideal candidates must have effective communication skills, a positive attitude towards older adults, and experience in a residential nursing dementia setting. Join a supportive team committed to enriching the lives of our residents while ensuring a positive living environment. Competitive package and ongoing developmental opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Must have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting.
• Commitment to providing stimulating activities and social events.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Report changes in residents' conditions.
• Support with ordering and preparing activity supplies.
• Establish links with the local community.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of interaction's role in well-being

Positive attitude towards older people

Job description

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant – Rugby

Package Description: Shift Details: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday and alternative weekends.

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 Butlers Mews Care Home in Rugby. 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 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.

Advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependent on volume of applications received and business needs.