Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant - Bank

Signature; Hertford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Pension

Life Assurance

Blue Light discount

Refer a Friend bonus

Purple Heart Award

Career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Free parking

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant in Hertford to bring enthusiasm and creativity to a small, supportive team. You will help design daily activities that enhance residents’ wellbeing and manage events across the home, from floristry to music and social gatherings.

Internal title for this role is Hospitality Assistant; cross-department support across Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing may be required.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• IT literacy and basic digital skills.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a packed daily activity schedule for residents.
• Organise events and activities throughout the year, e.g., Summer Fete.
• Support residents’ physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Provide regular activity reports to the General Manager.

Skills

Written and spoken communication

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care

Job description

What Signature Offer

• £13.45 per hour
• Shift times: 07:00-19:30
• Bank shifts available - no set hours per week, you will be offered shifts as and when available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• 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 – Hertford East (0.6 miles) and Hertford North (0.7 miles)
• Bus number – 324 (0.3 mile walk)
• Free parking on site for car drivers

Your Role at Signature

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 Hertford.

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.