Activities Assistant

Signature; Banstead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift for staff working

Workplace pension

Life Assurance Scheme

Blue Light discount scheme eligible

Refer A Friend £50 voucher and up to £

Purple Heart Award

Career training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle is looking for an Activities Assistant in Banstead to design engaging daily schedules and coordinate activities that boost residents' wellbeing. You will help plan events, gather feedback, and report to the General Manager, working across departments to support a warm, inclusive environment.

No prior experience is required; strong communication, IT skills, and a clean driving licence are helpful, with Level 2 Social Care certification seen as an advantage.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication, IT skills and a full, clean driving licence are desirable.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation is an advantage.
• Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a packed daily activity schedule catering to residents' physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Organise year-round events such as a Summer Fete.
• Gather feedback from residents and provide activity reports to the General Manager.
• Work across departments including Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

IT skills

Health and safety knowledge

Driving license

Education

Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care

Job description

Bring your enthusiasm and creativity to our fun, supportive team, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Activities Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Banstead.

What Signature Offer

• From £13.45 per hour
• Shift times: 09:00-17:30. Alternate weekends required.
• Full time Day shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 'Blue Light' discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme - Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Banstead nearest train station
• Walking - 1 mile from nearest train station
• Close to 166 or S1 bus route

Your Role at Signature

From floristry to folk music, as an Activities Assistant, you'll bring a wealth of ideas to improve and maintain our residents' wellbeing. You'll produce a packed daily schedule that caters to residents' physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. You'll also organise key events throughout the year such as our Summer Fete.

You'll be considerate of the diverse needs of individuals in a group situation, and aware of everyone's personal care needs. Meaningful activities enhance our residents quality of life and that is why it is important to understand their likes and dislikes. You'll also gain regular feedback from residents and provide activity reports to the General Manager.

Internally, this role is called Hospitality Assistant, if you are successful this will be your job title. You will be required to work across a range of departments including Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle. Responsibilities will vary on each shift depending on which department you are supporting.

What we're looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in.

You don't need experience to become an Activities Assistant, just good written and verbal communication, IT skills and a full, clean driving license. A working knowledge of health and safety legislation, and a Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care is a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents' lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.