Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

About the role

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well being.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
• Report any changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff.
• Support with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Establish links with the local community (e.g. schools, spiritual groups, museums and libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

About you

• Have effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well being of people.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting.

Additional requirements

• ADBS Disclosure check - the cost will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About Avery Healthcare

Avery Healthcare, one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elder care homes, creates meaningful lives for residents and employees. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together." We offer exceptional care across our network of over 100 homes and foster a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.