Activities Assistant

Care South; Dereham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care charity in Dereham is seeking an Activities Assistant to provide therapeutic and enjoyable activities for residents, including those with dementia. This role involves planning social events, assisting with mealtimes, and supporting residents' independence. Candidates should be over 18 years old, socially outgoing, and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills. Flexible hours available.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• You must be over 18 years of age.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a range of imaginative and enjoyable activities.
• Deliver an ongoing calendar of social events and activities.
• Maintain awareness of residents' changing needs.
• Assist in mealtimes when required.
• Provide encouragement for residents to remain independent.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good time management

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

Activities Assistant -

Pay rate :£12.30 per hour

Hours : 18 hrs per week ( alternate weekend working )

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Assistant to join the team at Elizabeth House, our specialist residential and dementia care home which overlooks the picturesque Canford Heath Nature Reserve in Poole, Dorset.

Benefits

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

What You Will Be Doing

• You will assist in providing a range of imaginative and enjoyable social and therapeutic activities to our residents, some of whom are living with dementia
• Delivering an ongoing calendar of social events and activities for residents covering their personal interests
• Maintaining awareness of our residents changing needs, raising concerns were necessary
• Assist in mealtimes when required and promote a social, calm and enjoyable experience
• Provide encouragement and support to enable our residents to remain as independent as possible
• This role requires you to work flexible hours but they can fit in around your lifestyle

Who Are We Looking For

You are social and outgoing with excellent communication skills, you've got good time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks. You also work well in a team environment. You need to be over 18 years of age to apply for this position.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.