Lifestyles/Activities Assistant

Oakland Care Ltd; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Annual leave entitlement after 3 years

Cycle to Work scheme

Time off for birthdays

Sick pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Recognition and staff appreciation

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care Ltd in Hastings is looking for a Lifestyles Assistant to design and deliver a vibrant activities programme for residents. You will work with the Lifestyles Manager to organise events, sessions, and outings, helping residents engage socially and enjoy daily life in a luxurious, supportive setting.

The role requires experience with vulnerable individuals, creativity for activities, and the ability to build warm relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people in a person-centred way.
• Willingness to learn and work towards an S/NVQ qualification if not already achieved.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and support people from diverse backgrounds.
• Confidence with practical day-to-day tasks involved in activity delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents to live life to the fullest.
• Encouraging and empowering residents to take part in meaningful activities.
• Assisting residents with their individual lifestyle choices, residents’ personal needs, interests, and preferences.
• Planning, arranging, and facilitating a diverse range of activities.
• Accompanying residents on weekly trips and outings.
• Leading group and one‑to‑one activities.
• Helping create new activity ideas and activity packs.
• Setting up for events, talks, and social gatherings.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

IT skills

Photography

Education

NVQ/SNVQ (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you energetic, creative, and passionate about bringing

joy to others? We’re looking for a talented Lifestyles Assistant to join our

team and help create fun, meaningful, and engaging experiences for our

residents. From games and crafts to music sessions and exciting outings, you’ll

play a key role in delivering activities that enrich daily life and promote

support, and want to make a real difference in a luxurious, supportive setting,

we’d love to hear from you!

We offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• Holiday pay.
• Uniform provided.
• Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Birthdays - get EXTRAtime off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subjectto length of service).
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Hastings Court, 314 The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2RA

Hours: 17 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Part-time, Permanent

Shift: Days

Company: Oakland Care Ltd

In this rewarding role, you’ll help plan and deliver a vibrant programme of activities that enrich daily life for our

residents. Working closely with the Lifestyles Manager, you’ll support the

organisation of key events, encourage residents to build confidence in social

settings, and develop new activity ideas based on their personal hobbies and

interests. Whether you’re organising a group craft session, leading musical

activities, supporting an art or knitting club, or inspiring residents one‑to‑one,

you’ll bring warmth, creativity, and genuine kindness to everything you do.

We’re looking for someone with experience supporting

vulnerable individuals, ideally with a background in designing or delivering

activity programmes. A love for music, plenty of creativity, and the confidence

to run both group and 1‑2‑1 sessions are essential. You’ll need excellent

organisational, planning, and IT skills, along with basic photography abilities

and the capacity to manage your time effectively. Above all, your positive

energy, compassion, and ability to build strong relationships will help residents

feel supported and empowered.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting residents to live life to the fullest.
• Encouraging and empowering residents to take part in meaningful activities.
• Assisting residents with their individual lifestyle choices, residents’ personal needs, interests, and preferences.
• Planning, arranging, and facilitating a diverse range of activities.
• Accompanying residents on weekly trips and outings.
• Leading group and one‑to‑one activities.
• Helping create new activity ideas and activity packs.
• Setting up for events, talks, and social gatherings.

What you need to succeed:

• Experience working with people in a person‑centred way.
• A willingness to learn and work towards an S/NVQ qualification if not already achieved.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and support people from diverse backgrounds.
• Confidence with practical day‑to‑day tasks involved in activity delivery.

“Our mission”is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference.

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