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Wellbeing and Activities AssistantNHS

Astolat Way, GU3 1NE Permanent £13.25
Posted 18 September 2026 Closing date 8 October 2026
Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station (1 mile, direct) Alton (Mid-Hants Railway) (17.0 miles, direct) Friary Bus Station (2.2 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 Guildford House Care Home in Guildford, Surrey. 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, cognit

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, focus is on supporting the people who care for residents. The aim is to celebrate and support hard work, making a positive impact on residents lives. The environment is caring and supportive with opportunities for growth and development in careers. Avery Healthcare appreciates respect, compassion, and exceptional care. The role offered is for a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Guildford House Care Home in Guildford, Surrey. The responsibilities include supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing various activities that engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Other duties involve maintaining a safe living environment, reporting changes in residents conditions, supporting the ordering of supplies for activities, and establishing links with the local community to promote intergenerational activity. Qualifications require living Avery's values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in activities, demonstrating effective communication skills, understanding interaction's role in well-being, having a positive attitude toward older people, and having experience in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

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 Guildford House Care Home in Guildford, Surrey. 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

At Avery, the mission statement is 'creating meaningful lives together.' As one of the UKs largest luxury care home providers, Avery focuses not just on providing care, but on creating enriching later years of life both for residents and staff. Avery is passionate about meaningful experiences and exceptional care, with a network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment. Employees feel valued and empowered, making Avery the preferred choice for residents and team members. Avery's approach includes celebration, opportunities for career growth, and maintaining a culture of respect, compassion, and shared commitment to exceptional care.

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