Wellbeing (Activities) Assistant at Formby Manor Care Centre
Location: Formby, Merseyside
Type: Part-time, Permanent
Hours: 15 hours/week, 10:00-15:00, with alternate weekends; some flexibility required
Salary: £11.44 per hour
About the Role
We are seeking a kind, enthusiastic, and fun Wellbeing Assistant to join our team. You will contribute to creating a caring and inclusive culture around therapeutic activities, supporting the Wellbeing Coordinator in developing a comprehensive programme that enhances residents' physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Responsibilities
* Assist in creating weekly activity programmes that stimulate residents' wellbeing.
* Develop innovative activities that enable residents to achieve their potential.
* Motivate and support staff to incorporate wellbeing and activities into their roles.
* Familiarize yourself with residents' life stories and wellbeing plans, contributing to their ongoing review.
* Ensure risk assessments are completed and up-to-date for all activities.
* Understand and cater to residents' various conditions and needs.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of residents and adults the role interacts with.
Skills and Experience
* Experience working with older people and delivering activity programmes.
* Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate activity needs.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Creative, imaginative, and forward-thinking.
Benefits
* Opportunities for career progression into senior and management roles.
* Enhancements for bank holidays and overtime.
* 5.6 weeks of annual leave.
* Paid DBS check, uniform, and training.
* Referral scheme for certain roles.
* Induction and ongoing training for nationally recognized qualifications.
* Competitive pay rate, cycle-to-work scheme, wellbeing programmes, recognition awards, and more.
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