At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day' and we're seeking an Activities Assistant (we call them Wellbeing Assistant) to help us achieve our goals.
Joining us at Dorking Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.
Our Wellbeing Coaches ensure our residents get the most out of life through vibrant social, wellbeing, and lifestyle activities. Outgoing, energetic and passionate about making a difference, your attitude, ideas, and can-do personality will shape how our residents spend their days.
We offer our colleagues
A competitive salary and benefits package
4 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays (this will be on a pro-rota basis)
Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care.
Workplace pension for your future security
A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do
Excellent training and career development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services
Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings
Free on-site parking
Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people.What you'll being doing
As the wellbeing assistant, you'll be supporting residents, families, and colleagues know as the one who makes things happen.
Whilst you'll be supporting with enrichment and wellbeing activities on a weekly and monthly schedule for our community, you'll also get to know our residents and find out what makes them happy as individuals.
You'll learn about people's hobbies and interests and work with colleagues and families to ensure residents can keep doing what they love.
Support with daily activities and running events/activities in the home.
You'll also support colleagues with their own wellbeing and lead and inspire the home to understand the importance of being part of a positive and creative living environment.Could you be part of our team?
About you:
Excellent communication skills, passion, empathy, and a desire to make people's lives more enjoyable, rewarding and fun
Excellent organisational skills, leadership experience and the ability to motivate yourself
A good interest in the local area and keen knowledge of community groups, as our residents enjoy days out and attending and organising events
Previous experience of working or caring for people within a residential care setting or similar transferable skills
Good verbal and written communication, as you'll be responsible for care planning and activity engagement documentationIf this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.
Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
About Dorking Manor
Dorking Manor is a luxurious care home in Dorking, Surrey, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.
Hamberley People
We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything.
Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley
Salary description
£12.72 - £12.72 per hour