Activities Assistant

Signature Care Homes; Banstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift for staff working

Life Assurance Scheme

Refer A Friend £50 voucher and up to £

350? cash bonus

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle in Banstead is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our luxury care and nursing home.

Bring enthusiasm and creativity; you will plan daily activities addressing residents’ physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs, and organise events such as the Summer Fete.

Internally, this role is called Hospitality Assistant; you will work across Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

Qualifications

• You don’t need experience to become an Activities Assistant; good written and verbal communication are important.
• IT skills are expected; a clean driving license is required.
• A working knowledge of health and safety legislation is a plus.
• Level 2 (QCF) in Supporting Activities Provision is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce a packed daily schedule catering to residents’ physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Organise key events throughout the year, e.g., Summer Fete.
• Provide activity reports to the General Manager; gain feedback from residents.
• Work across departments including Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

IT skills

Driving license

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care

Job description

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• Shift times: 09:00-17:30. Alternate weekends required. There may be some occasions where you will finish later depending on events taking place at the home.
• Full time Day shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• 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

Job Introduction

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.

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.

Wake up to the team spirit inside you.