Activities Assistant

Lily; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lily is seeking a dedicated Activities Group Coordinator to plan and run a weekly programme for residents, promoting their wellbeing, independence and dignity within a caring home environment in Greater London.

You will support residents with activities of daily living and mental/physical stimulation, record progress, and work with staff to develop person-centred activities reflecting individual choices and needs.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for the Service User group
• Knowledge and experience of working in the care sector
• Good communication skills, including verbal and written
• Consideration to safety following legal, regulatory and best practice guidelines
• Assisting residents with activities of daily living and personal tasks
• Helping promote mental and physical activity through conversations and activities
• Tidying rooms and maintaining equipment
• Keeping records of activities and assessments in CareVision
• Liaising with key workers and attending meetings
• Providing one-to-one mental/physical stimulation when needed
• Liaising with families, volunteers and outside agencies
• Keeping informed through training and reading
• Developing person-centred activities reflecting choice
• Work with OOMPH and attend meetings
• Assist in marketing the home
• Attend mandatory training and follow policies

Responsibilities

• Assist residents who need help with activities of daily living and personal tasks
• Promote mental and physical activity through conversation, outings and activities
• Plan and run a weekly programme of activities for Activity Group members
• Keep rooms tidy and store/update equipment
• Record activity progress and assessments using CareVision
• Liaise with key workers and attend necessary meetings
• Provide one-to-one mental/physical stimulation when residents cannot attend the group
• Engage with families, volunteers and outside agencies
• Stay informed on new developments to aid activity group development
• Develop activities reflecting person-centred care and choice
• Work with OOMPH and attend meetings
• Assist in marketing and promoting the home
• Attend mandatory training and adhere to policies and handbook

Skills

Experience caring for the Service User

Care sector experience

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Activity planning

Job description

Job Purpose: It requires a positive determination to understand and work alongside staff

and service users, to promote their wellbeing and to work as a member of a

wider team.

To meet the needs of service users attending the Activities Group in a way

that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

To plan and run a weekly programme of activities for Activity Group

members.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

• Experience caring for the Service User group
• Knowledge and experience of working in the care sector
• Has good communication skills, including verbal and written skill
• Has due consideration to the safety of others following legal, regulatory and best practice guidelines
• Ensuring appropriate activities and groups are taking place
• a. To assist residents who need help with activities of daily living and personal tasks
• b. To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents, through conversation, outings, sharing in discussion of past and present events, reading, writing, hobbies, and other activities in accordance with the agreed programme.
• c. To be responsible for tidying rooms used by the Activities Group, storing and updating equipment.
• To keep appropriate records of activities and assessment forms to review the development of residents involved in the Activities Group
• To complete life history and then records for individuals or groups, using the CareVision system
• To liaise with the key workers of group members and to take part in staff and other meetings as necessary
• When time/opportunity permits, to provide mental/physical stimulation on a one-to-one basis for residents who are in need and unable to attend the group Activities.
• To liaise with family, friends, volunteers, and other outside agencies having an interest in the Activities Group.
• To keep informed through reading and training of any new developments, which would assist the development of the Activities Group.
• Develop activities that reflect person centred care and choice
• Work closely with OOMPH and attend OOMPH meetings
• Assist in marketing and promoting the home
• Attend mandatory and in house training as required
• Complete mandatory training via e learning and other in-house training as required
• Abide by and understand Company’s policies and procedures
• Abide by Company’s Staff Handbook

Health and Safety

Be conversant with the requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and of their compliance.