Experience Days Support Worker

Belong; Didsbury; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Belong is seeking compassionate individuals to support and promote a varied activity programme for older people. You may assist with exercise classes, host quizzes or games, and accompany customers in community activities, creating positive experiences every day.

Whether starting in care or changing direction, you’ll contribute to Belong's lifestyle in our villages, helping people stay active, connected and engaged through meaningful interactions.

Qualifications

• Friendliness, enthusiasm and approachable attitude.
• Passion for supporting older people and improving wellbeing.
• Creative approach to engaging customers and the local community.
• Willingness to learn new skills and develop knowledge.
• Commitment to making a positive difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for customers to take part in activities at the village and in the community.
• Support and promote a varied activity programme, from exercise classes to social games.
• Create positive experiences that enhance daily wellbeing and engagement for residents.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Engaging with older people

Creativity in engagement

Willingness to learn

Commitment to wellbeing

Job description

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Belong is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that provides everyone who works with us, or uses our services, the opportunity to make a positive impact by promoting active lifestyles, independence and wellbeing for older people.

About the Role

We are looking for people who can show passion and commitment to supporting and promoting a varied, interesting and easily accessible activity programme. This could involve supporting an exercise class, hosting a quiz or darts session, or joining customers for a game of dominoes. One thing is for sure, no two days are ever the same.

You will be providing opportunities for customers, both within the village and those living in the local community, to take part in new activities and enjoy existing hobbies. Your role will be to create positive experiences that make a real difference to someone's day, whether in a group setting or on a one-to-one basis. This is an essential part of the role and the Belong lifestyle within our villages.

Whether this is your first role in a care environment, you are looking to develop your career, or you are considering a change in career direction, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About You

You will be:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and approachable
• Passionate about supporting older people and improving wellbeing
• Creative in finding ways to engage customers and members of the local community
• Always willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge
• Committed to making a positive difference every day

This is a highly rewarding role for the right person, offering the opportunity to help people stay active, connected and engaged.

Reasons to Join Us

With a range of attractive benefits and continuous learning and development opportunities, this is an exciting and unique opportunity for the right person.

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor overseas applicants at this time.