Wellbeing Assistant

Benoni Nursing Home; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring facility in Peacehaven is seeking compassionate individuals to support the wellbeing and personal care of residents. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily activities while respecting individual preferences and promoting dignity. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to care, demonstrating an understanding of person-centered practices.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Flexibility within working practices, including weekends and nights.
• Experience of working with individuals who have additional support needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the holistic care needs of residents, including personal care and nutrition.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation as per regulatory requirements.
• Assist in planning and implementing activities to enhance residents' wellbeing.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Compassion and enthusiasm

Problem-solving skills

Proficient computer skills

Job description

Job overview

To support the wellbeing and care experiences of residents, enabling them to maintain personal interests in accordance with best practice, agreed standards, legislation, and within the financial budget.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To support the holistic care and support needs of our residents, including personal care, continence, nutrition, psychological, and social.
• To work in a manner which promotes the privacy, dignity and preferences of our residents.
• Support residents with mobility needs, demonstrating appropriate use of moving and handling equipment in accordance with personalised care plans and organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate records and care documentation in accordance with specific requirements identified by the registered nursing team and the minimum requirements expected of our regulatory and commissioning bodies.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, resident group, and members of the wider community, ensuring that professional standards are achieved at all times.
• Ensure that the Care Certificate is completed as a minimum level of training within induction and probationary period.
• Ensure residents are at the heart of events and programmes and that such activities enhance their wellbeing.
• Assist in planning and implementation of entertainment, events and outings.
• Assist residents to express personal preferences and routines, supporting the facilitation of hobbies and interests.
• Support residents to access internet and communications, such as letter writing, Skype and FaceTime.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of individuals.
• Maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time‑to‑time, and progress knowledge.
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management.
• Any other reasonable request given by the Matron or member of the management team.

Person requirements

• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• At least two satisfactory references, including one from a previous employer.
• Flexibility within working practices, covering duties in accordance with the provision of care for our residents, including weekdays, weekends, nights and bank holidays.
• Effective time management / manage own workload.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Effective team worker.
• Compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated.
• People person with good communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Experience of working with people, in particular those who may have additional support needs.
• Understand person‑centred care and demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices.
• Understanding of wellbeing and what is important to residents.

This job description is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive and will be the subject of review on a regular basis.