Activities Assistant

Stow-Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Company pension

Free Uniform

Free Wifi

Free DBS

Free staff meal

Employee Assistance Programme

Employer Recognition Scheme

Annual Stow Awards Ceremony

Job summary

Stow Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents with engaging activities and life-enhancing experiences. You will work under an Activities Coordinator to deliver stimulating sessions, promote social interaction and help residents learn new skills while building friendships.

The role supports a caring, people-focused approach within our UK care home, with weekend rotation and flexible hours to suit contracted shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Flexibility, patience, caring attitude and a real 'people person'.
• A self-starter, who can generate ideas and enthusiasm.
• A good level of written and spoken English, plus IT skills

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live fulfilling lives by organising and delivering stimulating activities.
• Collaborate with an Activities Coordinator to plan and run engaging sessions.
• Help residents build new skills, make friends and sustain community connections.
• Contribute to a positive home atmosphere and ensure residents enjoy every day.
• Assist with weekend rotations as required.

Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Caring attitude

People person

Self-starter

English proficiency

IT skills

Job description

Our Activities Assistant Role

• Always supported by an Activities Coordinator
• Supporting residents to live fulfilling lives
• Offering stimulating activities to help residents enjoy every day
• Looking for opportunities to make community connections and bring fun to the home
• Helping residents learn new skills and make new friends
• Able to work alternate weekends
• 30 hours and 15 hours per week available

The skills you'll need

• Flexibility, patience, caring attitude and a real 'people person'
• A self-starter, who can generate ideas and enthusiasm
• A good level of written and spoken English, plus IT skills

The Benefits of Working for Stow Healthcare

• Retail and food discounts - Blue Light Card
• Working for the best care provider in the UK. Winner of the Excellence in Small Residential Care Award - LaingBuission Awards 2024, Care Group of the Year Winner- National Care Awards 2023, 2022 & 2021. Care Employer of the Year- National Finalist at the Great British Care Award 2025.
• Top Care employer
• Company pension scheme
• Contracted hours giving you security
• Free Uniform
• Free Wifi
• Free DBS (Ts and Cs apply)
• Free staff meal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employer Recognition Scheme
• Annual Stow Awards Ceremony

About Us

• Award-winning care provider, proudly recognised with national awards for excellence in care, nursing and leadership.
• Winners of national awards for management, nursing, and care