Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

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  • Sonning, Berkshire
  • £12.50 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 8 days ago
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with over 100 homes across the country. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and employees, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, you will be part of a supportive and inspiring environment, where you can make a positive impact on residents' lives every day.Main duties of the jobAs 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 residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe living and working environment, reporting any changes in residents' conditions, and supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities. You will also help establish links with the local community to encourage access and promote intergenerational activity.About usAvery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with over 100 homes across the country. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and employees, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.50 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number1369674542Job locationsAvery HealthcareSonningRG4 6TQJob descriptionJob 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 were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were 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, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT 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 resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.Other responsibilitieswillinclude:
  • Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.
  • Reportingany changes in residents physical oremotional 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 candidatemust:
  • Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
  • Demonstrateunderstanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
  • Have apositive attitude toward older people and acommitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
  • Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.
ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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 depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Job descriptionJob 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 were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were 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, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT 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 resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.Other responsibilitieswillinclude:
  • Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.
  • Reportingany changes in residents physical oremotional 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 candidatemust:
  • Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
  • Demonstrateunderstanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
  • Have apositive attitude toward older people and acommitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
  • Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.
ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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 depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To succeed in this role, you will need effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and demonstrate an understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people. You should have a positive attitude towards 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.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To succeed in this role, you will need effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and demonstrate an understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people. You should have a positive attitude towards 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.

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