Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare is looking for a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Astbury Manor Care Home in Berkshire. The role involves supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator in offering a wide range of activities that contribute positively to the residents' physical, cognitive and social well being. The position requires a warm, dedicated individual who will help create a stimulating and supportive environment. The shift details are from 10:00 to 17:30 across weekdays and weekends, and the salary is £12.75 per hour.

About the role

As a 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 residents' physical, cognitive and social well being. Other responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a safe living and working environment and contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
• Reporting any changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager and the care staff.
• Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Establishing 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 application you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in everything you do. The ideal candidate:

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

About Avery

At Avery, we are a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. We believe that 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. With over 100 homes, we are committed to exceptional care and building a supportive, empowering environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Requirements

• ADBS Disclosure check - the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Submission for Disclosure and Barring Service (previously CRB) as required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Qualifications and Person Specification

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience working with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting is required.
• A positive attitude towards older people and a commitment to providing high quality activities and social events is essential.
• Demonstrated understanding of the positive impact of interaction on the general well being of individuals.