Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents. We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. 

We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant 

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.  

Other responsibilities will include: 

• Maintaining a safe living and working environment, 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.  
• Supporting 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 your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.  

Our ideal candidate must: 

• Have effective communication skills, verbal and written. 
• Demonstrate 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. 

ABOUT AVERY  

 As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of ‘creating meaningful lives together’ is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes while establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.  

Please note this role will require: 

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. 
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. 

 This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.