Job Ref: 214441480

Date: 2021-08-16 12:52:50

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Wellbeing Assistant

Milton Keynes (Working predominantly in Clophill and Sandy, Bedfordshire)

£21,383 per annum (pro rata)

Part Time (15 hours per week) – Thursdays and Fridays, plus flexibility to work a couple of the hours on another day

Permanent

Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?

Our client is more than just a financially strong Housing Association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for their customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but they also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.

They are passionate about their communities and they are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver their service goals and supporting the next generation into a career in Housing.

About the role:

They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Wellbeing Assistant to join their team on a part time basis. You will set up and facilitate a range of high quality, healthy, safe and welcoming activities, tailored to individuals needs and interests.

Mainly supporting customers attending their Activity Days, you will be responsible for promoting independence and helping older people to connect locally and also to online communities of interest. You will also provide some support to volunteers and customers of their Telephone Befriending Service

What they’re looking for:

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Ability to plan and organise fun, engaging and innovative activities is essential.

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You’ll have experience or be able to provide basic digital support, increasing the use of IT during activities and supporting customers to become more digitally active.

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Experience of working with older people with the ability to show empathy and understanding of individual needs.

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Knowledge of dementia and older persons support needs is advantageous

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You’ll be able to build and maintain strong working relationships

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Ability to deal with sensitive issues inline with GDPR is essential

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Confident IT user with excellent Microsoft Office skills

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Flexible approach to working hours, with occasional out of hours work.

What they offer:

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Annual leave 25 days rising to 30 days with length of service (Pro Rata)

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Generous defined contribution pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%

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Life assurance (2x salary)

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Generous sick pay

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Free car parking

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Numerous learning and development opportunities including qualifications

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Paid professional subscriptions (max 2 if both relevant to role)

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Agile working

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Medicash counselling (helpline and face to face)

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On-site wellbeing activities including massages

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Free annual flu jabs

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Plus lots more! (see attached benefits list)

If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to our customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, they want to hear from you.

You are just one click away from starting your journey with them…

They are committed to implementing their Equality, Diversity and Customer Care Policy and are proactive about safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

NO AGENCIES

Please can you explain why this role particularly interests you?

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