Health & Wellbeing Assistant

Wheatley Care (external)

Job title: Health & Wellbeing Assistant

Salary: £25,877.80 per annum

Location: Dumfries & Annan

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Care as a Health and Wellbeing Assistant.

We are a values‑led social care organisation focused on delivering support that genuinely improves people’s lives. As a not‑for‑profit provider, with over 40 years’ experience in the social care arena we reinvest our resources where they matter most: the people and communities we serve. Our work is grounded in dignity, respect, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live well.

We are recognised for delivering reliable, person‑led support across our communities. Our teams are trusted to provide safe, compassionate care that stands up to scrutiny. We take pride in being a steady, dependable partner within the health and social care landscape across Scotland.

We are entering a significant phase of development as we progress on the transition to becoming and independent organisation and strengthening our care service teams to match our ambition. Our focus is on long‑term sustainability, strong governance and services that remain fit for the future. We combine the ethos of the third sector with the discipline of a modern, well‑run organisation.

Our culture is grounded in respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We support our staff to grow, contribute, and lead with confidence. We value professionalism, kindness, and the ability to work with purpose.

About the role

The role has a focus on providing a welcoming service to people who are experiencing homelessness and living in our Supported accommodation projects. The Health and Wellbeing Assistant will carry out a daily wellbeing check of residents living in the accommodation and will provide practical assistance/guidance to them with cooking, cleaning etc. when required whilst building up trusting relationships with the people we work for as well as external agencies.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar support environment and a sound understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards. They will work in a trauma‑informed, objective and non‑discriminatory way, recognising the impact of trauma and supporting individuals with empathy, dignity and respect. The postholder will be committed to working positively with a diverse client group and supporting people to live their best lives.

The benefits we offer:

As part of Wheatley Care, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

· a rewarding career with a competitive salary;

· access to a contributory pension scheme;

· excellent leave entitlements;

· enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;

· contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;

· access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and

· 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion:

Wheatley Care is always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings the organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date: Wednesday 29th April

Interview will take place week commencing 4th May

For an application pack and detailed job profile, please click here.

Anne Davies, Area Care Manager, by email at: anne.davies@wheatley-care.com Or by phone on 078672917769

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, on behalf of Wheatley Care please contact recruitment@wheatley-care.com

For a detailed role profile and to apply, visit https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/Wheatley-Group/