Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant

Signature Care Homes; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance Scheme

Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher

Up to £1,000 cash bonus

Ongoing career training and developm—

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Study support

Long service awards

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle is hiring a Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant for our luxury care and nursing home in Caversham, Reading. Bring enthusiasm and creativity to design engaging activities that support residents’ physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.

You’ll plan daily schedules, organise events such as our Summer Fete, and monitor feedback. Internally, the role is called Hospitality Assistant, and you’ll collaborate across Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing &

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• IT skills required.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Create and run activities to improve residents’ wellbeing across physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Produce a packed daily schedule and organise key events throughout the year (e.g., Summer Fete).
• Gather feedback from residents and report to the General Manager; work across departments including Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care

Job description

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• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Reading nearest train station
• Walking - 1.5 miles from nearest train station

Job Introduction

Bring your enthusiasm and creativity to our fun, supportive team, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Caversham.

Your Role at Signature

From floristry to folk music, as Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant, you’ll bring a wealth of ideas to improve and maintain our residents’ wellbeing. You’ll producea packed daily schedule that caters to residents’ physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. You’ll also organise key events throughout the year such asour Summer Fete.

You’ll be considerate of the diverse needs of individuals in a group situation, and aware of everyone’s personal care needs. Meaningful activities enhance our residents quality of life and that is why it is important to understand their likes and dislikes. You’ll also gain regular feedback from residents and provide activity reports to the General Manager.

Internally, this role is called Hospitality Assistant, if you are successful this will be your job title. You will be required to work across a range of departments including Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle. Responsibilities will vary on each shift depending on which department you are supporting.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

You don’t need experience to become a Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant, just good written and verbal communication, IT skills and a full, clean driving license. A working knowledge of health and safety legislation, and a Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care is a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the team spirit inside you.