Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

NHS

  • North West London
  • £13.20 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 22 days ago
At Avery Healthcare, we are committed to supporting our teams and providing exceptional care for our residents. As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents through engaging activities and promoting their overall wellbeing.Main duties of the jobThe Wellbeing and Activities Assistant will be responsible for planning and delivering a wide range of activities to stimulate the residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being. This includes identifying their life histories, needs, and preferences, and creating a monthly activity and wellbeing plan. The role also involves arranging events and outings, encouraging staff, relatives, and visitors to get involved, and maintaining a safe and positive environment.About usAvery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and employees, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes.DetailsDate posted12 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.20 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number1360441754Job locationsAvery HealthcareLondonNW8 0HJJob 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 aWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinator. Ifthis sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus asWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinatorwill be toprovidea wide range of activities to engage and stimulate theresidents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice,rights,and fulfilment for all residents.Other responsibilitieswillinclude:
  • Identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story.
  • Planning and submitting to the Home Manager- a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview.
  • Arranging activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors.
  • Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
ABOUT YOUTo besuccessfulin your application, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do.Our ideal candidatemusthave:
  • Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting
  • Experience organising activities and events.
  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
  • A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
ABOUT AVERY At 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 aWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinator. Ifthis sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus asWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinatorwill be toprovidea wide range of activities to engage and stimulate theresidents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice,rights,and fulfilment for all residents.Other responsibilitieswillinclude:
  • Identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story.
  • Planning and submitting to the Home Manager- a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview.
  • Arranging activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors.
  • Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
ABOUT YOUTo besuccessfulin your application, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do.Our ideal candidatemusthave:
  • Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting
  • Experience organising activities and events.
  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
  • A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
ABOUT AVERY At 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
  • The ideal candidate should have previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing or Dementia setting, as well as experience organizing activities and events. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and a positive attitude towards older people are also essential.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • The ideal candidate should have previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing or Dementia setting, as well as experience organizing activities and events. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and a positive attitude towards older people are also essential.

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