Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Wellbeing and Activities Assistant to support engaging activities for residents at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and previous experience in a nursing Dementia setting. This role offers a chance to make a positive impact on residents' lives, and requires strong commitment to quality care and community interaction. Join a compassionate team and enjoy a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Understanding of the role interaction in resident's general well-being.
• Positive attitude toward older people and commitment to quality activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing activities.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Report changes in residents’ conditions to proper staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of role interaction

Positive attitude toward older people

Experience in residential nursing Dementia setting

Job description

Overview

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 Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

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.

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.

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• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/656/4218
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 6 March, 2026
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Carrstone House Care Home, 159 Bexwell Road, Downham Market, United Kingdom