Wellbeing and Activities Assistant
About this role
Job Advertisement: Wellbeing and Activities Assistant
Position: Wellbeing and Activities Assistant (Part Time)
Location: South Lodge Care Home, 307 London Road, Leicester, United Kingdom
Salary: £12.73 per hour
Contract Type: Part Time (Closing Date: 15 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 wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain a safe living and working environment while contributing to the positive, 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.
Support with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
Help establish links with the local community (such as 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 in all they do.
Experience: Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing or dementia setting.
Skills & Attributes: Effective verbal and written communication skills, an understanding of how meaningful interaction impacts general wellbeing, and a positive, enthusiastic 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: £12.73 per hour.
Part-Time Flexibility: A rewarding part-time contract offering great work-life balance and a chance to make a daily difference.
Supportive Culture: A close-knit, caring environment focused on staff wellbeing, creativity, and teamwork.
Comprehensive Training: Full induction and ongoing professional development with one of the UK’s leading luxury elderly care providers.