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 Chertsey Parklands Manor Care Home in 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 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 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 community
Main duties of the job As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Avery Healthcare, your main role is to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a broad variety of activities tailored to enrich the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of residents. Your duties will include maintaining a safe and welcoming living environment, reporting any physical or emotional changes in residents to the relevant staff, and assisting with the preparation and procurement of necessary supplies for activities. Additionally, you will work on establishing connections with the local community to foster intergenerational activities and promote inclusivity among residents. Clear and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, are essential. Successful candidates must demonstrate an understanding of how interaction enhances well-being and a positive approach toward the elderly. A prior experience working with older people in a residential nursing dementia setup is required. Your commitment to values such as caring, being supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable will be key to thriving in this role.
About us Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, committed to offering enriching experiences not just for residents but also for its staff. At Avery, there is a strong belief that the later years of life should be as fulfilling as any other, and they aim to create meaningful experiences for everyone involved. With over 100 care homes under its network, Avery promotes a culture where employees feel valued and empowered. They emphasize the importance of fostering a supportive and inspiring environment for personal and professional growth, thus making them a preferred choice by both residents and employees. Their core vision to 'create meaningful lives together' is central to their service delivery, ensuring high-quality care and enriching experiences at every stage of life.
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 Chertsey Parklands Manor Care Home in 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
Effective communication skills, verbal and written. Understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people. Positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing quality activities and social events. Prior experience working 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
Chertsey
KT16 9FS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)