Wellbeing Assistant (Activities)

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust is seeking a Wellbeing Assistant in Portsmouth on a part-time, 18 hours per week fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role involves delivering engaging activities for residents, both in groups and individually, in close liaison with care staff and relatives.

You will support wellbeing initiatives, document activities, and ensure safety during outings, under the supervision of the Care Home Wellbeing Co-ordinator. Closing date: 20 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience providing activities for residents in care settings.
• Ability to tailor activities to individual needs and abilities.
• Good team collaboration with care staff and relatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities for residents.
• Support residents with group and individual activities.
• Maintain resident records and documentation.
• Promote health and safety during activities.

Skills

Activity planning

Resident engagement

Teamwork

Documentation

Job description

Location: Admiral Jellicoe House, Portsmouth

Salary: Fixed Term Contract until End May 2027 (Maternity cover) £13.45 per hour

Job type: P/T, 18hpw 3 x 6-hour shifts per week

The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust is a Royal Navy & Royal Marine charity that gives help, in cases of need, to serving and former Royal Naval ratings and Royal Marines. We also help their partners, children and some others connected with them. The RNBT has a ‘family-run’ feel and we have carefully created a supportive, friendly and close-knit team, making it a unique and very special place to work.

Reporting to the Wellbeing Co-ordinator at the Care Home and working as part of a small, supportive team, the Wellbeing Assistant will play a key role in supporting the residents at the Care Home.

About the Role

The Wellbeing Assistant will be required to provide a diverse range of activities for residents both at a group and individual level, based on individual need and capability in liaison with the residents, care staff and relatives.

Wellbeingassistantsplayacrucialroleincarehomes,providingcompanionshipand support toresidents. They are required to encourage resident engagement with relevant activities.

This role is offered on an initial 9 month fixed-term contract as it is to cover maternity leave. There may be the option for this to be extended.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Activities Co-ordinator to plan and lead activities for our care home residents
• Work alongside Health Care professionals within the home to ensure residents attend activities of interest, and their care needs are met within this setting.
• To take a person-centred approach, understanding the resident’s individual needs and catering activities to their interests.
• To complete documentation to a good standard e.g. resident’s social records.
• To promote the welfare, health and safety of residents when on trips.
• To comply with Health and Safety and COSSH Regulations.
• To assist ‘Friends or Volunteers’ where necessary during activities.
• To positively represent Admiral Jellicoe House at formal or social events.
• To assist the wellbeing co-ordinator in updating social and wellbeing care plans.
• To remain flexible and perform any other reasonable duties delegated by management.

A full job description is available on request.

To be considered for this role, you must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship.

As a Silver accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory, we are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community and recognising the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military families bring to our organisation. We welcome applications from all members of the Armed Forces community and are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to find out more about working for The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust, please contact us at [e-mail] or visit www.rnbt.org.uk

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 September 2026