Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

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

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider is seeking a compassionate Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. In this role, you will engage residents through stimulating activities, support their well-being, and collaborate with the Wellbeing Coordinator. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and experience working with older adults in a residential dementia setting. This permanent position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact in residents' lives within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of how interaction affects well-being.
• Positively engage older individuals with stimulating activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator with activities for residents.
• Maintain a safe environment and a positive home image.
• Report changes in residents’ conditions to relevant staff.
• Order and prepare supplies for activities.
• Establish community links to promote engagement.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of role interaction in well-being

Positive attitude toward older people

Experience with older people in a dementia setting

Job description

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 Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. 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.

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.

Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

• Frequency Hourly
• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/656/4140
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 26 February, 2026
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Spencer House Care Home, Cliftonville Road, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom