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Wellbeing and Activities AssistantNHS

Marlborough, SN8 1JR Permanent £13
Posted 19 October 2026 Closing date 9 November 2026
Checked 18 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 19 days · 9 Nov 2026
Pewsey Rail Station (5.9 miles, direct) Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) (28.5 miles, direct) Coach Park (8.5 miles, direct)

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 Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough, Wiltshire. 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.

Main duties of the job

The Wellbeing and Activities Assistant role at Avery Healthcare involves supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator to offer a variety of activities designed to engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, reporting changes in residents' conditions, supporting activity preparations, and helping establish community links. Ideal candidates will live by the values of caring, supportive behavior, honesty, and respect, and should have effective communication skills, understand the importance of interaction in well-being, and have a positive attitude towards older people. Experience with older people in a residential Dementia setting is required.

Job description

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 Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough, Wiltshire. 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.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, offering meaningful experiences for residents and team members alike. With our vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' we provide exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes. Our supportive environment empowers employees every day, and Avery is renowned as a preferred choice for both residents and staff. We emphasize respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care, making Avery a great place to work.

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