About this role
Job summary 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 at Wimbledon Common 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 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 responsibilities will include: Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home. Reporting any changes in res
Main duties of the job The Wellbeing and Activities Assistant role at Avery Healthcare involves supporting residents in a care home environment located at Wimbledon Common in London. The role is focused on engaging and stimulating the residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being through various activities. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and positive environment, reporting any changes in residents' conditions, preparing supplies for activities, and establishing community links to encourage resident interaction. Avery Healthcare emphasizes the importance of compassion, dedication, and working within a team that values respect and exceptional care. The assistant will work closely with the Wellbeing Coordinator to enrich the lives of residents and contribute to a caring and supportive atmosphere. Effective communication skills, a positive attitude towards older people, and experience in a residential nursing Dementia setting are necessary for this role.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, emphasizing the creation of meaningful experiences for residents and employees alike. With over 100 care homes, Avery Healthcare strives to offer exceptional care and create enriching environments for people in their later years. The organization is dedicated to building a supportive and empowering workplace where team members are valued and encouraged to grow. Avery Healthcare focuses on fostering a culture of respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care, guided by their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' This vision not only benefits residents but also makes Avery a preferred choice for those seeking a fulfilling and inspiring workplace.
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 a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Wimbledon Common 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 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 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. 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 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 Specification
Qualifications Essential
To be successful, candidates must have effective verbal and written communication skills, an understanding of the role of interaction in well-being, a positive attitude towards older people, and have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.
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
SW19 6AB
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)