Activities Assistant
🌟 New Year, New Opportunity – Become a Health & Wellbeing Assistant 🌟
Health & Wellbeing Assistant – Haviland House, Goring-by-Sea
Start the new year in a role that’s full of energy, purpose, and human connection.Guild Care, a respected not-for-profit charity, is looking for an experienced, engaging, and compassionate Health & Wellbeing Assistant to join our team at Haviland House, our specialist dementia-only home.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with older people, understands dementia, and has the confidence to engage a room, lead interaction, and create a positive atmosphere — without the pressure of planning activities alone.
💙 About the Role
Working closely with our Health & Wellbeing Coordinator, you’ll help bring planned activities to life, ensuring residents feel involved, stimulated, and valued throughout the day.
Our residents all live with dementia, so we are looking for someone who can read the room, adapt their approach, and interact confidently with warmth, patience, and understanding.
📍 Location
Haviland House, Goring-by-Sea
⏰ Hours
36 hrs per week (every other weekend)
About the role
🌈 Your Role as a Health & Wellbeing Assistant
🎶 Supporting Meaningful Activities
Support the delivery of a varied programme of group and one-to-one activities
Help lead sessions such as music, games, reminiscence, gentle movement, and creative activities
Encourage participation and enjoyment in a calm, inclusive way
🧠 Dementia-Focused Engagement
Confidently interact with residents living with dementia
Manage group environments with reassurance, humour, and structure
Adapt communication styles to meet different cognitive and emotional needs
🤝 Building Relationships
Develop positive, trusting relationships with residents and their families
Work closely with care staff and the Health & Wellbeing Coordinator
Contribute to a warm, lively, and supportive home environment
🎉 Events & Community Life
Support celebrations, themed days, and special events
Assist with community visits and in-house experiences
Help prepare activity spaces and resources so sessions run safely and smoothly
✅ What We’re Looking For
Experience working with older people (essential)
Experience supporting people living with dementia (preferred)
Confidence engaging and interacting with groups of residents
A warm, outgoing personality with the ability to create a positive atmosphere
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Reliability, organisation, and flexibility
📝 You do not need experience planning activity programmes — this role supports a dedicated Health & Wellbeing Coordinator.
🌟 Why Join Guild Care?
Be part of a community-focused, not-for-profit charity
Work in a specialist dementia-only environment where your skills matter
Enjoy a role that is varied, rewarding, and people-focused
Receive training and development to build confidence and grow professionally
Start the year doing work that brings joy, connection, and meaning
✨ Make This the Year You Help Others Live Well
If you’re passionate about supporting people living with dementia and want a role where your energy and compassion truly shine, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Guild Care and help make every day brighter at Haviland House.
Guild Care
We are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity, supporting people to live well, enjoy life and love every day.
Guild Care was founded in Worthing in 1933 by visionary volunteers dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals in the local community. Originally known as Worthing Council of Social Service, the organisation focused on alleviating poverty, isolation, and health challenges during difficult times. Over the following decades, Guild Care consistently expanded its services, proactively responding to the community's evolving needs. In the 1950s and 1960s, Guild Care established innovative day centres and residential care homes, significantly enhancing life quality for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Adapting continually, the charity later introduced specialised dementia care facilities and tailored services for those with learning disabilities. Today, Guild Care supports over 3,000 people annually across West Sussex through a range of community-focused services. Remaining true to its founding values, the organisation is one of Worthing's largest employers, powered by almost 700 dedicated staff members and the essential contributions of more than 300 volunteers, all united in making a meaningful difference.Our story
Our vision is for all people in need of care to live fulfilling, safe and secure lives. We will achieve our vision by ensuring our support and services are accessible, effective and lovingly delivered. Brave | Engaging | Loving | Integrity | Everyone Matters | Free to Be Me At Guild Care, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and enables us to better serve our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in people's lives.Our vision
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At Guild Care, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees in every aspect of their lives—financially, professionally, and personally. Health and Wellbeing Your wellbeing is our priority. Staff benefit from an annual Wellbeing Day, free flu vaccinations, and confidential support through the BHSF Employee Assistance Programme. With schemes like Cycle 2 Work, free eye tests for eligible roles, and mental health support through the Care Workers Charity, we aim to promote a healthier, happier workforce. Work-life Balance We understand the importance of flexibility, offering favourable holiday terms, flexible working options, homeworking opportunities, and carers’ leave to help you balance work with life’s demands. Professional Development At Guild Care, your career growth is important to us. We provide progressive career pathways, mandatory training programmes, in-house learning opportunities, and access to professional qualifications, including accredited programmes and the Care Certificate. A Supportive Work Environment Join a local charity with over 90 years of history and a strong community focus. Employees enjoy supportive colleagues, job satisfaction, and opportunities to engage in events and fundraising activities. Our inclusive culture features initiatives such as length of service recognition, annual staff awards, and employee networking groups. At Guild Care, we reinvest all our surpluses into our services, staff, and community, ensuring your work makes a meaningful difference every day. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
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Activities Assistant
We are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity, supporting people to live well, enjoy life and love every day.