About this role
Job summary The Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank position at Avery Healthcare involves being part of a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents by providing a supportive and engaging environment. Located at the Hampstead Court Care Home in London, this temporary role offers flexibility with work shifts, which may include weekends to meet business needs. The position pays £13.70 per hour, reflecting Avery Healthcare's commitment to valuing and celebrating its team members. As a staff member, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and professional image of the care home, contributing to the overall mission of creating meaningful lives together for both residents and employees.
Main duties of the job As the Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in offering a variety of activities aimed at engaging and stimulating the residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Additional duties include maintaining a safe living and working environment, reporting changes in residents' conditions to relevant staff, aiding in preparing supplies, and establishing community links to foster intergenerational activities. The role demands an individual who is caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable, and is keen to provide quality activities for older people, especially those in a dementia care setting.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's prominent providers of luxury elderly care homes, recognized for creating enriching experiences for both residents and team members. With a vision centered on 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery operates over 100 homes, fostering an environment where staff feel valued and empowered. The organization is driven by a deep-seated belief that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other. Avery takes pride in its supportive culture, which celebrates and aids employees at every step, ensuring exceptional care across its expanding network.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift details;As required to meet the needs of the business - including weekends
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 Hampstead Court Care Home in London. 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 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.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Ideal candidates should possess effective verbal and written communication skills, an understanding of the role interaction plays in general well-being, and a positive attitude toward the elderly. Experience in working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting is required.
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
London
NW8 0HJ
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)