Avery Healthcare is one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, committed to creating meaningful lives together for their residents. They are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to join their friendly, award-winning team.
Main duties of the job
As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, you will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a safe environment, reporting changes in residents' condition, supporting with activity preparation and supplies, and establishing links with the local community.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, with over 100 care homes in their growing portfolio. They are committed to creating meaningful lives together for their residents through exceptional care and experience.
Job responsibilities
At Avery Healthcare,we believe in caring for those who care for our residents.We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts.
Weare nowseekingacompassionate,enthusiastic,and dedicatedindividual to join ourfriendly, award-winning team asaWellbeing and Activities Assistant
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will betosupportthe WellbeingCoordinator 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 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
Tosucceed in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in everythingyou do.
Our ideal candidatemust:
* Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
* Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the generalwell-beingofpeople.
* Have apositive 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
As one of the largestproviders of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of ourresidents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful livestogether is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whileestablishing ourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees.
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
* To succeed in this role, you should have effective communication skills, understanding of the importance of interaction in well-being, a positive attitude toward older people, and a commitment to providing stimulating activities. Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting is preferred.
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 name
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address
Avery Healthcare
Elton House Care Home, Elton Way, Bushey, Watford
Elton House Care Home, Elton Way, Bushey, Watford
#J-18808-Ljbffr