Wellbeing and Activities Assistant


Location
Nuneaton, England
Salary
£12.72 an hour
Profession
Mental health professionals
Deadline
09 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
20 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

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Essential

1 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    Must have effective verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in general well-being of people, maintain a positive attitude towards older individuals, and have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

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 Acorn Lodge Care Home in Nuneaton. 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 physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Other responsibi

Main duties of the job

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your primary role will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator at Acorn Lodge Care Home in Nuneaton. Your main tasks include assisting in delivering a range of activities aimed at enhancing the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of residents. You will help maintain a safe and positive living environment, report any changes in residents' conditions, support the ordering and preparing of supplies for activities, and establish community links to encourage wider community access and promote intergenerational activities. Our ideal candidate will embody our values of care, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all their actions. Effective communication skills and a positive attitude towards older people are essential. Previous experience working with older individuals in a residential nursing Dementia setting is required. A DBS Disclosure check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK are necessary for this role.

About us

Avery Healthcare is not only one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes but also an employer where people love to work. Avery believes that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other phase, which is why we are dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for our residents and staff. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," Avery is proud to offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. We strive to build a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day, making Avery the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

  • Date posted: 20 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £12.72 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: 1539588526
  • Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Nuneaton, CV10 7AD, 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 Acorn Lodge Care Home in Nuneaton. 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.

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