Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

At Avery Healthcare, we support the people who care for residents by celebrating and supporting our teams every step of the way. We provide a supportive environment that encourages growth and values compassion, respect, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

About the role

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Amarna House Care Home, Acomb, York. The role supports the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities designed to promote the physical, cognitive and social well being of residents.

Key responsibilities

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

Qualifications and experience

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

Requirements

• Appointment subject to ADBS Disclosure check (cost paid by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Submission for Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependent on volume of applications received and business needs.