Activities Assistant

Care Concern Group; Axminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverleigh Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a compassionate Activities Assistant to enrich the lives of its residents. This role involves planning engaging activities, facilitating social connections, and fostering a joyful community atmosphere. Ideal candidates demonstrate kindness and creativity, contributing to meaningful moments in a supportive care environment.

Benefits

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home is welcome but not essential.
• Full driving licence is desirable.
• Warm personality and a genuine passion for enhancing lives.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and deliver a varied programme of activities for residents’ wellbeing.
• Assist residents with video calls and maintain documentation of activities.
• Support special events and maintain a welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Creativity

Kindness

Job description

Silverleigh is a beautiful, purpose-built care home located in a quiet residential street in the heart of Axminster, Devon. Home to up to 65 residents, we provide high-quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care in a warm and inclusive environment where wellbeing and joy are at the centre of daily life.

We are now looking for a friendly, creative and compassionate Activities Assistant to join our team. If you love bringing people together, helping others feel valued, and believe in the power of meaningful moments, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• £12.21 per hour
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You Will Do:
Working closely with the Activity Coordinator and care team, you will help plan and deliver a varied programme of group and one-to-one activities that support our residents’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. From arts and crafts to outings, music sessions to quiet companionship, your energy and enthusiasm will help make every day meaningful.

You’ll also assist residents with video calls, help them stay connected with loved ones, and ensure all activities are documented in their care plans. Supporting special events and maintaining a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere will be an essential part of your role.

What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who is kind, confident, and reliable, with great communication and organisational skills. Experience in a care home is welcome but not essential, we’re looking for someone with a warm personality and a genuine passion for enhancing lives. A full driving licence is desirable.

About Us:
Silverleigh Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values — Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity — guide everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your creativity to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.

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