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Wellbeing and Activities AssistantNHS

Leicester, LE2 8PP Permanent £12.72
Posted 29 October 2026 Closing date 19 November 2026
Checked 26 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 18 days · 19 Nov 2026
South Wigston Rail Station (1.4 miles, direct) Leicester North (Great Central Railway) (4.9 miles, direct) Charles Street (3.0 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 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 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 responsibilities will include: Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional

Main duties of the job

As the Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a variety of activities for residents, which aim to stimulate their physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe living and working environment and contributing to the positive and professional image of the home. The role also involves reporting any changes in residents physical or emotional condition to higher management, supporting the preparation of supplies for activities, and establishing connections with the local community, including schools, spiritual groups, and other institutions to promote intergenerational activities. The ideal candidate should embody values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in their conduct, along with effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Experience working with older people, specifically within a residential nursing dementia setting, is essential.

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 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.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across its growing network of over 100 homes. Avery believes in making the later years of life enriching and is committed to creating meaningful experiences not only for its residents but also for its team members. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together', Avery strives to maintain a supportive and inspiring environment for its employees, making them feel valued and empowered every day. By focusing on outstanding service and compassionate care, Avery has become a preferred choice for both residents and team members alike, and its reputation is built on personal attention, professionalism, and the belief that everyone deserves respect and dignity.

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