Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We believe the later years of life should be as enriching as any other and are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike.

About the role

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Acacia Mews Care Home, you will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social well being.

• Maintain a safe living and working environment and contribute to the home's professional image.
• 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/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

About you

To succeed in this position you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do. You will have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.

• Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well being of people.
• Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing or dementia setting.

Requirements

• Approved Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (cost covered by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About us

Avery is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, backed by a network of over 100 homes. We create a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Advert Note

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependent on volume of applications received and business needs.