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 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 a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Amarna House Care Home in York.. 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 to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physi

Main duties of the job

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your primary responsibility is to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a diverse range of activities aimed at engaging and stimulating the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of residents. Other duties include maintaining a safe living environment, reporting changes in residents' conditions, managing supplies for activities, and establishing community links to promote social interaction. You must embody the values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. Effective communication skills and a positive attitude towards older people are essential, as well as experience working in a residential nursing dementia setting. A DBS Disclosure check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK are required for this role.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating enriching experiences for both residents and employees. With over 100 homes, Avery emphasizes a supportive and inspiring work environment where staff are valued and empowered. The organisation believes that the later years of life should be as fulfilling as any other, promoting meaningful lives together. Avery offers exceptional care services, and its culture is grounded in respect, compassion, and commitment to quality care. Employees at Avery enjoy numerous opportunities for growth and development within a closely-knit team.

Details

• Date posted: 17 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.72 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1527408177
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Acomb, YO26 5RN, 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 Amarna House Care Home in York.. 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.