Wellbeing and Activities Assistant
About this role
Job Advertisement: Wellbeing and Activities Assistant
Position: Wellbeing and Activities Assistant (Permanent)
Location: Waterhouse Manor Care Home, 5 Waterhouse Manor Care Home, Peterborough, United Kingdom
Salary: £12.72 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent (Closing Date: 21 October 2026)
Presented by: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of Avery Healthcare
About the Role
As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of engaging and stimulating activities designed to enhance our residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Your enthusiasm and creativity will help bring joy, connection, and purpose to their daily lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain a safe living and working environment, contributing 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 care staff.
Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
Help establish and build links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums, and libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activities.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual who embodies Avery's core values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable.
Experience: Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting is essential.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills, a strong understanding of the vital role social interaction plays in personal well-being, and a positive, compassionate attitude toward older people.
Requirements: Applicants must have proof of eligibility to work in the UK and undergo a DBS disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare).
Why Join Us? (Benefits & Rewards)
Joining Avery Healthcare means becoming part of an inspiring, award-winning team where your hard work is celebrated and your career growth is supported. Enjoy fantastic benefits:
Competitive Pay: £12.72 per hour.
Supportive Culture: A close-knit, caring environment focused on staff wellbeing and personal development.
Comprehensive Training: Ongoing learning and development opportunities with one of the UK’s leading luxury elderly care providers.
Secure Employment: Permanent contract with stable hours and rewarding career pathways.