Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in the UK seeks a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank. The role involves supporting activities for residents at Silvermere Care Home. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, a positive attitude toward older people, and experience in a dementia care setting. The role requires the ability to drive a minibus, demonstrating commitment to enriching lives through meaningful activities. Join us to make a significant impact on residents' well-being while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.
• Must be 25 years or older to drive the company minibus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing activities.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Report changes in residents' conditions.
• Prepare supplies for activities.
• Establish community links for intergenerational activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Understanding of role interaction for well-being

Positive attitude toward older people

Commitment to providing stimulating activities

Ability to drive the company minibus

Job description

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

Shift Details: 9 am - 5 pm

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 - Bank at Silvermere Care Home In Cobham. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d 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 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 candidate must:

• 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.
• Applicants must be willing and able to drive the company minibus. Applicants must be 25 years or older (as per the company vehicle insurance policy).

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re 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.

Job Details

• Frequency Hourly
• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/656/4170
• Contract Type Bank
• Closing Date 2 March, 2026
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Silvermere Care Home, Redhill Road, Cobham, Surrey, United Kingdom