Activities Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lifestyle Coordinator to support residents in living fulfilling lives. This role involves creating and delivering engaging lifestyle programs tailored to individual needs. You'll play a vital part in fostering community connections and organizing events, ensuring every resident feels valued and included. With full training provided, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in the care sector. Join a supportive team that prioritizes your development and well-being, while making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Benefits

Simply Health – company-funded cashback for prescriptions

Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday

Benefits platform – discounts across retailers

Exclusive Tastecard discount – up to 50% off dining

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Understanding social interaction's role in wellbeing.
• Ability to assist in delivering lifestyle sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of a home-based Lifestyle Programme.
• Encourage residents to participate in tailored activities.

Skills

Organization

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Lifestyle/Activities Training

Job description

About the Role

We aim to help those we care for live the most rewarding, engaging, and fulfilling lifestyles possible, meeting their needs in terms of the Mind, Body, and Soul.

Your role involves supporting the planning, creation, and delivery of a welcoming, inviting home-based Lifestyle Programme. This programme encourages residents to participate in a wide range of activities, tailored to meet their interests and needs consistently and creatively, while adapting to varying levels of physical and mental ability.

About You:

We provide full training, so we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The key qualities we seek are organization, excellent communication skills, and flexibility to work shifts. We are committed to supporting your career development, with potential progression towards roles such as Nurse Associate. Shifts are scheduled on a rota basis across a 7-day period, including weekends.

Knowledge / Experience:

• An understanding of the role social interaction plays in overall wellbeing.
• Ability to assist in delivering lifestyle sessions both in groups and individually.
• Ability to develop strong community links and organize successful events.
• Flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
• Support in the consistent delivery and implementation of new ideas and concepts.
• Potential to develop through attaining lifestyle/activities training and qualifications.

In return, we offer a range of rewards and benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company-funded cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP, and more for you and up to 4 children.*
• Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday.
• Benefits platform – discounts across retailers, leisure, hospitality, etc.
• Exclusive Tastecard discount – up to 50% off dining out.
• Free criminal record checks.
• Pension Scheme with Nest.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Cycle to work scheme.**
• Service recognition.
• Training support and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing support.
• Discounted gym membership.

*Benefits require completing a 12-week probationary period.

**Benefit subject to deductions not reducing colleagues below the National Living Wage.

About Us:

We are among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands across over 80 homes nationwide.

We invest in new technology and services, prioritize staff training, and offer progressive career paths.

Our vision is to be the UK's most highly regarded care provider and an employer of choice.

We believe in celebrating each person's uniqueness, fostering passion, maintaining honesty, and promoting happiness through openness and support for new friendships and discoveries.

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If you're ready to begin your journey as a Lifestyle Coordinator with Maria Mallaband Care Group, please don't delay and apply today!