Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

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At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re 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, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Southampton Manor Care Home in Hampshire. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Contribute to the positive and professional image of the home.
• Report any changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff.
• Support with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Support establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

• Have effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• 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.

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.