Activities & Wellbeing Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council and support the valuable work we do within the community.

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Activities & Wellbeing Assistant to join our small, committed team at the Eileen Tozer Day Centre in Addlestone. The centre provides a traditionally cooked midday meal alongside a range of physical, mental and social activities, supporting older residents to remain active, independent and connected.

Working 12 hours per week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am to 2pm), you will:

• Assist clients to access facilities and services within the centre.
• Encourage clients to engage with others and participate in organised activities and events.
• Monitor clients' wellbeing and act as a point of contact while they are in the centre.
• Support the organisation and delivery of activities tailored to clients' interests.
• Encourage and assist clients to maintain their independence and confidence.
• Follow up non-attendance and maintain accurate client records in line with procedures.
• Complete administrative tasks as required.
• Support service delivery at other RBC Day Centres when required.
• Assist in the provision of an Emergency Rest Centre in the event of a borough emergency.

For an informal chat about the post, please contact Debbie Mooney on 01784 435278 or Tracy Guscott on 01932 355707.

Benefits

• 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Health insurance plan after 1 years' service/ Dental after 3 years' service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About You

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to join our small, committed team at Eileen Tozer Day Centre, in Addlestone for 12 hours per week, working 10-2pm on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Well-developed people skills.
• A caring, patient and empathetic nature, with the ability to be flexible when required.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent listening skills.
• The ability to work well as part of a team and create a welcoming atmosphere for clients.
• Experience of working with customers or clients in a frontline environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by older people.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to undertake basic administrative tasks.
• The ability to use initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• A willingness to undertake training and support occasional functions and centre trips.
• The confidence to promote independence while providing support to clients in accessing facilities when required.
• The ability to lead activities and contribute ideas for new and engaging programmes.

Previous experience of working with older people and activity coordination would be desirable, as would the ability to support and encourage clients to participate in recreational activities at the centre. The successful postholder will be required to assist in the provision of an Emergency Rest Centre in the event of a civil emergency and may be asked to work at other Runnymede Borough Council Day Centres to ensure service continuity.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Interview Date: Monday 23rd November 2026

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 core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We continually strive to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

From March 2027, Runnymede Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey Unitary Council as part of the Local Government Reorganisation across Surrey. West Surrey will bring together the full range of local government services under one organisation, creating simpler, more efficient and more responsive services for our communities.

As one of the largest unitary authorities in the country, West Surrey will serve a diverse population across a region with a strong economy, vibrant communities, and significant opportunities for growth and innovation. The scale and variety of our work will provide a wide range of career pathways, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to shaping an ambitious, modern, resident-focused council. It is an exciting time to join us as we build West Surrey together.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.