Wellbeing and Activities Assistant - Bank

Job summary

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 Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. 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 p

Main duties of the job

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your primary role is to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in engaging residents through various activities. These activities focus on enhancing their physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, reporting changes in residents' conditions, preparing supplies for activities, and fostering community links to enrich resident experiences. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate effective communication skills and a positive attitude toward older residents. Previous experience in residential nursing dementia settings is essential. Living Avery's core values: caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable, is crucial.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of high-quality elderly care homes. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together', the organisation believes that later life should be as enriching as possible. Avery is dedicated to providing outstanding care across its more than 100 care homes. Employees are valued and empowered, fostering an inspiring and supportive work environment. Avery Healthcare offers development opportunities and prioritizes respect and compassion. They look for dedicated and warm individuals to join their team, emphasizing a culture of respect and a commitment to exceptional care.

Details

• Date posted: 13 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.72 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1536837304
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Leicester, LE2 8PP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be tosupportthe Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.
• 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 candidatemust:

• Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
• 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, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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:

• ADBS 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.