About this role
Job summary 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 Guildford House Care Home in Guildford, Surrey. 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 residen
Main duties of the job The Wellbeing and Activities Assistant position at Avery Healthcare involves supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator in offering a broad range of activities designed to enhance the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of residents. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, observing and reporting any changes in residents' conditions, and aiding in the preparation of activity supplies. Additionally, the role involves fostering relationships with the local community to encourage intergenerational and community involvement. Avery Healthcare emphasizes the importance of caring and dedication, creating a supportive work environment that offers learning and development opportunities at a renowned care home in Guildford, Surrey.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of luxurious elderly care homes, with a network of over 100 establishments. The company is dedicated to offering enriching experiences during the later years of life for both residents and its team. Avery Healthcare believes in creating meaningful interactions and exceptional care driven by a culture of respect and collaboration. With a focus on providing an inspiring environment, employees at Avery feel valued and empowered, which contributes to why it is often considered the preferred choice for residents and staff. Avery Healthcare is passionately committed to its mission of creating 'meaningful lives together'.
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 Guildford House Care Home in Guildford, Surrey. 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
To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills both verbally and written. An understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of individuals is essential. Candidates should have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing engaging and quality activities. It is preferable if applicants have prior experience working with older adults, particularly 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
Astolat Way
GU3 1NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)