NHS Jobs
Wellbeing and Activities Assistant
Key Responsibilities
- Providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents’ physical, psychological, and social well-being.
- Understanding the need to promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment for all residents.
- Identifying resident life history, needs, and preferences by listening to residents and their families to support the development of a detailed life story.
- Planning and submitting a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview to the Home Manager.
- Arranging activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors.
- Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.
Skills and Expertise
- Experience working with older people in a residential nursing or Dementia setting.
- Experience organising activities and events.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
Job Facilities/Benefits
- ADBS Disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare)
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK required