Activities Assistant

Alexander House Care Home; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as an Activities Assistant, creating engaging activities for residents. You will support their social and emotional well-being and work in a caring team environment driven by core values of trust, respect, and kindness.

Benefits

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid DBS

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Caring and friendly individual with enthusiasm for enhancing lives.
• Organised and creative, able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging activities.
• Encourage resident participation and maintain activity records.
• Support residents in maintaining personal connections.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Teamwork

Job description

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Our newly built care home is based in the charming suburb of Pinhoe, Exeter. We offer exceptional standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite care for 67 residents.

Are you a compassionate and creative individual who loves making a difference in people’s lives? We are looking for an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join our care home team and support residents in leading fulfilling and engaging lives.

About the Role:

As an Activities Assistant, you will work closely with the Activity Coordinator and care team to create a stimulating and enjoyable environment for our residents. Your role will be to support residents in engaging in meaningful activities that promote emotional, social, physical, and intellectual well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and delivering a range of engaging activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
• Encourage participation in activities to promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
• Work alongside the care team to ensure every resident has access to appropriate occupation and leisure activities.
• Maintain records of activities, ensuring all participation is documented in care plans.
• Assist with outings and events, ensuring risk assessments are completed.
• Support residents in maintaining connections with family and friends through visits, WhatsApp, and Zoom calls.
• Promote equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

What We’re Looking For:

• A caring, friendly, and patient individual with a passion for enriching the lives of others.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Organised and creative, with good communication skills.
• Willingness to attend training as required.
• Commitment to promoting residents’ dignity, independence, and well-being.
• A full driving licence.

Why Join Us?

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 100 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

We are driven by the five core values that define the Care Concern Group:

Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity
These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

If you have the creativity, warmth, and dedication to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to hear from you.

• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)