Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Job summary

Shift Details: 09.30 AM - 18.00 PM 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 Greenholme House Care Home in Burley-in-Wharfedale. 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 providi

Main duties of the job

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, you will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a variety of activities that engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe living environment, reporting changes in residents' conditions, assisting with ordering and preparing activity supplies, and fostering community connections to promote intergenerational activities. Success in this role requires effective communication skills, an understanding of the role interaction plays in well-being, a positive attitude toward older people, and previous experience working with older people in a residential dementia setting.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, known for creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery operates over 100 homes and fosters a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued. They believe in enriching lifes later years and offer exceptional care, making them the preferred choice for many. Avery celebrates and supports its team, helping them grow in a caring environment.

Details

• Date posted: 30 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.72 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1522293741
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Ilkley Burley in Wharfedale, LS29 7QZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 09.30 AM - 18.00 PM

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 responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.
• Reportingany changes in residents physical oremotional 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.
• Demonstrateunderstanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
• Have apositive attitude toward older people and acommitment 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 depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.