Activities Assistant

The Royal British Legion; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Flexible hours

Employee assistance programme

Pension contributions

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Royal British Legion is seeking a part-time Activities Assistant at Mais House Care Home in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. You’ll plan and run engaging activities, fostering a warm, supportive environment for residents who have served and their families.

Role involves one-to-one companionship, mealtime support and driving a willingness to work across seven days. Two years’ experience and a Level 2 Award in Social Care are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic and good listener with the ability to build relationships.
• Previous experience in a similar role or environment is important; around two years’ experience.
• Level 2 Award in Supporting Provision in Social Care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of activities and events.
• Know residents’ interests, preferences and individual needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues and relatives to create personalised activities.
• Encourage participation in activities and social opportunities.
• Support residents during mealtimes to create a relaxed dining experience.
• Provide one-to-one companionship and support.
• Accompany residents to appointments and activities.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Listening"

Education

Level 2 Award in Supporting Provision in Social Care

Job description

We are looking for a part-time Activities Assistant to join our dedicated team at Mais House Care Home in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex.

Are you a people person who enjoys bringing energy, creativity and companionship into someone's day?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. As an Activities Assistant, you'll help create a warm, engaging and enjoyable environment where residents can take part in activities, social events and experiences that reflect their interests, abilities and individual needs.

Whether you enjoy getting creative, organising activities, spending time with people or simply making someone's day a little brighter, we'd love to hear from you. You'll work closely with colleagues and relatives to understand what matters to each resident, helping to create opportunities for them to stay active, connected and involved.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.

This is a part-time, permanent role for 16.5 hours per week, with shifts over seven days.

What you'll be doing:

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of activities, social events and experiences
• Get to know our residents and understand their interests, preferences and individual needs
• Work with colleagues and relatives to help create personalized and stimulating activities
• Encourage residents to take part in activities and social opportunities in a way that works for them
• Support residents during mealtimes, helping to create a relaxed and comfortable dining experience
• Spend one-to-one time with residents, providing companionship and support where needed
• Accompany residents to appointments and activities
• Bring your own ideas, creativity and enthusiasm to help make everyday life enjoyable and fulfilling for our residents, Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

You'll need to be a patient, empathetic and good listener, with the communication skills to build positive relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds and with different needs. Previous experience in a similar role or environment is important, and we're looking for someone with around two years' experience who is confident working with people and providing a supportive, person-centred approach.

A full, clean UK driving licence is required, and you'll need to be comfortable driving an automatic vehicle as part of the role.

If you have, or are willing to work towards, a Level 2 Award in Supporting Provision in Social Care, that would be an advantage.

The Royal British Legion operates six care homes across the UK, dedicated to providing exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care to veterans and their families.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

22 days' paid holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata), with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days

• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Free on-site parking
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives