Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant - Kingston upon Thames, London

Signature Senior Lifestyle; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury care provider in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant. The role involves creating engaging activities for residents to enhance their wellbeing. Successful candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, IT proficiency, and a clean driving licence. You will be part of a supportive team, with opportunities for career development and ongoing training. No prior experience is required, just a passion for improving the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Competitive pay starting from £12.60 per hour

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift (6+ hours)

Ongoing career training

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• IT skills for reporting and scheduling.
• Driving license is required for transportation needs.

Responsibilities

• Produce a packed daily schedule for residents' wellbeing.
• Organize key events throughout the year.
• Gather regular feedback from residents.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

IT skills

Full, clean driving licence

Proactive and organised

Kind and compassionate

Positive and resilient

Education

Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care

Job description

Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant – Kingston upon Thames, London

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 Kingston upon Thames.

What Signature Offer

• From £12.60 per hour
• Shift times: 09.30am – 17.30pm (1 shift per week) 12.30pm – 20.30pm
• Alternate weekends required
• Part‑time day shifts
• 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 – Norbiton nearest train station
• Walking – 30 minutes from nearest train station
• Driving – M25 / A3 nearest motorway

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 produce a packed daily schedule that caters to residents’ physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.

You’ll also organise key events throughout the year such as our 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 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 licence.

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.

Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.