Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a compassionate Wellbeing and Activities Assistant in Rugby. In this role, you will assist in delivering engaging activities to enhance residents' well-being, maintain a safe environment, and foster community links. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in a residential nursing setting with elderly individuals, particularly those with Dementia. Join our award-winning team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of how interaction contributes to overall well-being is essential.
• A commitment to providing engaging activities for older residents is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a variety of activities.
• Maintain a safe environment and uphold the home's positive image.
• Report changes in residents' conditions to care staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of interaction roles in well-being

Positive attitude toward older people

Experience in residential nursing Dementia setting

Job description

Shift Details: 9.00 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday and alternative weekends.

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 Butlers Mews Care Home In Rugby. 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.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

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• Job Reference averyhealthcare/TP/656/3902
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 22 January, 2026
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Butlers Mews Care Home, Ridge Drive, Rugby, United Kingdom