Description
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join their award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Beckenham Park Care Home in Beckenham.
The successful candidate will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.
Key responsibilities 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
The ideal candidate will have:
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people
- Positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events
- Previous experience working with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. offers a salary of £12.75 per hour and a supportive working environment with opportunities for learning and development.
The role requires a DBS disclosure check, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.