About this role
Job summary The Wellbeing and Activities Assistant role at Avery Healthcare in Wolverhampton offers a fulfilling opportunity to positively impact residents' lives. Working in a supportive, caring environment, you will be responsible for assisting the Wellbeing Coordinator in creating stimulating activities aimed at enhancing residents' physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing. Your role involves maintaining a safe environment, reporting any changes in residents' conditions, and fostering community links. Avery Healthcare is renowned for its exceptional elderly care and offers plentiful opportunities for career growth and personal development within its tight-knit, compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care.
Main duties of the job As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, you will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a variety of activities to boost the physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing of residents. Your responsibilities also include maintaining a safe and professional living environment, reporting any health or emotional changes in residents, and assisting with the preparation of supplies for activities. You will also help establish connections with local community groups to promote intergenerational activities. This role requires a clean driving license and the ability to drive a minibus, alongside effective communication skills and previous experience working with older individuals in a residential dementia setting.
About us Avery Healthcare is prominent in providing luxurious elderly care across the UK, known for its commitment to delivering enriching experiences for both residents and staff. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery emphasizes a supportive and inspiring workplace where team members feel valued and empowered. The organization operates over 100 care homes, ensuring that later life stages remain fulfilling for its residents. Avery Healthcare fosters a culture of respect, compassion, and a shared dedication to exceptional care, making it a preferred choice for both residential care and employment.
Job description Job responsibilities Package 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 and Activities Assistant at Newcross Care Home in Wolverhampton.If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be tosupportthe 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. 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 candidatemust:
Have a clean driving licence and be able to drive a minibus Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten. 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
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. Clean driving licence and be able to drive a minibus This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Our ideal candidate must possess a clean driving licence and adept minibus driving skills, effective verbal and written communication abilities, and an understanding of how interaction benefits general wellbeing. Additionally, candidates should have a positive attitude towards older individuals and a commitment to providing quality activities. Experience working in a residential dementia setting is necessary.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address Avery Healthcare
Wolverhampton
WV11 1RH
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)