Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Main duties of the job

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, 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, contributing to a 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 the care staff.
• Support the ordering and preparation of supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Establish and maintain links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums, libraries) to encourage wider access and promote intergenerational activity.

About you

To succeed, you will embody our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. You should have effective communication skills, understand the importance of interaction, and have a positive attitude toward older people.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the role of interaction in the general well being of people.
• Positive attitude toward older people and commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting.

Requirements

• ADBS Disclosure check (cost covered by employer).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission of a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.