Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team. They are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to join their award-winning team.Main duties of the jobAs a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, you will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a safe living and working environment, reporting any changes in residents' condition, supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for activities, and establishing links with the local community.About usAvery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and employees, and they offer exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes.Job responsibilitiesPackage Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from youABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 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 YOUTo 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 AVERYAt Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we're a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require:ADBS 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 dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.Person SpecificationQualificationsTo succeed in this role, you should have effective communication skills, an understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people, a positive attitude toward older people, and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting is preferred.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr