Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, 11.30 am to 8 pm, working one weekend in three

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 and 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 care staff.

• Building strong relationships with residents while understanding their interests.

• Organising and leading daily activities and events for residents, encouraging participation and adapting activities to meet individual needs.

• Driving the Loxley Park minibus for trips and outings (a full UK driving licence is required, and you must be over 25).

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 candidate must:

• Be confident, outgoing, and a natural entertainer
• Have excellent communication skills and a warm personality
• Be comfortable leading activities and performing in front of a group
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to drive a minibus. Need to be over 25
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential its your attitude, creativity, and ability to connect with people that matter most!

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:

• A DBS 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This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.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

• The ideal candidate should be confident, outgoing, and a natural entertainer, with excellent communication skills and a warm personality. Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential, as the focus is on the candidate's attitude, creativity, and ability to connect with people.

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

Sheffield

S6 4TF

Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)