Activity & Wellbeing Assistant - Urgent Hiring

We are looking for a competitive Activity & Wellbeing Assistant to join our diverse team at Runnymede Borough Council in Surrey.
Growing your career as a Full Time Activity & Wellbeing Assistant is a terrific opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in presentation, persuasion and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Activity & Wellbeing Assistant at Runnymede Borough Council today!

Activity and Wellbeing Assistants, Part Time

Salary Range £8,084 - £11,538 for 16 to 20 hrs per week.  

About the role

We are seeking to recruit a new team of caring and enthusiastic individuals to be at the forefront of a new service offering for the residents of Addlestone and surrounding areas. 

Working alongside partners, such as the Addlestone Community Centre, we aim to introduce a range of activities for services users, which include physical, mental, and social activities, whilst also providing support to some residents who may otherwise feel isolated.

The key duties of this post holder will include assisting service users to access facilities and services when required.  Encouraging services users to engage with others, participate in activities and monitor their wellbeing, whilst being a point of contact whilst in the centre.

Well-developed people skills and previous experience of working with older people would be desirable to support and encourage service users to participate and engage in some of the recreational activities organised at the centre.

The positions are part time and consist of opportunities for both 16 and 20 hours per week roles, covering a flexible weekly schedule. 

You will need excellent communication skills both verbal and written, as some administrative duties will also be required.

The ideal candidate will possess a caring, patient, empathetic nature with the ability to be flexible when required.  The successful post holders will be available to assist in the provision of an Emergency Rest Centre, in the event of a Civil Emergency and will also be expected to attend other RBC Day Centres when required in order to ensure service continuity.

This post holder will also be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision

How to apply

For more information on the role and to apply please visit: Runnymede Borough Council Jobs | Surrey Jobs

We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at  View email address on jobsgopublic.com or on View phone number on jobsgopublic.com who will be able to assist you.

For an informal chat about the post please contact or Debra Mooney on View phone number on jobsgopublic.com or Hayley Andrews on View phone number on jobsgopublic.com.

CVs will not be considered. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Successful candidates will be contacted by email if selected to attend for interview.

Closing Date: 19th March at 11:59pm

Interview Date: 28th March

Benefits of working as a Activity & Wellbeing Assistant in Surrey:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package