At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents' wellbeing through engaging activities and community connections.
- Company: Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, career growth opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Experience in residential care is preferred; driving a minibus is required.
- Why this job: Join a compassionate team and enrich the lives of older people every day.
- Qualifications: Effective communication skills and a positive attitude towards older individuals.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
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.
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 resident's physical, cognitive, and social well‑being.
Responsibilities:- 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.
To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do. We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has a clean driving record and can drive a minibus.
- 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 a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
- Has previously worked with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting.
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.
