Activities Assistant

Hamberley Care Homes; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Dunstable is looking for an Activities Assistant to help enhance residents' wellbeing through engaging activities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of residents. This role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Workplace pension

Professional development opportunities

Access to high street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, passion, empathy, and desire to enhance lives.
• Ability to motivate oneself and others in a care setting.
• Understanding of local community and social groups.

Responsibilities

• Support enrichment and wellbeing activities for residents.
• Document care planning and activity engagement.
• Lead the home in fostering a positive living environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership experience

Empathy

Job description

Be all you can be with Hamberley

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’ and we're seeking an Activities Assistant (we call them Wellbeing Assistant) to help us achieve our goals.

About the role

Joining us at Caddington Grove, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well‑being of our residents.

Our Wellbeing Coaches ensure our residents get the most out of life through vibrant social, wellbeing, and lifestyle activities. Outgoing, energetic and passionate about making a difference, your attitude, ideas, and can‑do personality will shape how our residents spend their days.

What you’ll be doing

• As the wellbeing assistant, you'll be supporting residents, families, and colleagues as the one who makes things happen.
• You’ll support enrichment and wellbeing activities on a weekly and monthly schedule for our community, and get to know our residents and find out what makes them happy as individuals.
• You’ll learn about people's hobbies and interests and work with colleagues and families to ensure residents can keep doing what they love.
• Support with daily activities and running events/activities in the home.
• You’ll also support colleagues with their own wellbeing and lead and inspire the home to understand the importance of being part of a positive and creative living environment.

About you

• Excellent communication skills, passion, empathy, and a desire to make people's lives more enjoyable, rewarding and fun.
• Excellent organisational skills, leadership experience and the ability to motivate yourself.
• A good interest in the local area and keen knowledge of community groups, as our residents enjoy days out and attending and organising events.
• Previous experience of working or caring for people within a residential care setting or similar transferable skills.
• Good verbal and written communication, as you'll be responsible for care planning and activity engagement documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile‑friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per referral (t&cs apply)
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

Join us at Dunstable's most stunning care home – Caddington Grove is a luxurious care home in Dunstable, part of the award‑winning Hamberley Care Homes, offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK.

Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on‑site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5‑star hotel.

Hamberley People: we respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!