Activities Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking dedicated individuals to support residents' lifestyles through engaging activities. This role offers full training and potential career progression, emphasizing excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a team committed to providing fulfilling experiences for residents.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Understanding of social interaction's role in wellbeing.
• Ability to assist in delivering lifestyle sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of lifestyle programmes.
• Encourage resident participation in activities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Job description

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About the Role:

To help those we care for live the most rewarding, engaging, and fulfilling lifestyle possible, while meeting their needs in terms of the Mind, Body, and Soul.

To support the planning, creation, and delivery of a welcoming home-based Lifestyle Programme aimed at encouraging residents to participate in a wide range of activities. As part of our group-wide More… Programme, the focus is on ensuring resident interests and needs are met creatively and consistently, while adapting to varying levels of physical and mental ability.

About You:

We provide full training, so we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. It’s important that you are organized, have excellent communication skills, and are flexible to work shifts. We are committed to supporting your career development, with potential progression to Nurse Associate. Please note, shifts are scheduled over a 7-day rota, including weekends.

Knowledge / Experience:

• An understanding of the role social interaction plays in wellbeing.
• Ability to assist in delivering lifestyle sessions both in groups and individually.
• Ability to develop strong community links and successfully deliver events.
• Flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
• Ability to implement new concepts and ideas consistently.
• Potential to develop through Lifestyle / Activities training and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Simply Health – cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental, virtual GP, and more for you and up to 4 children*.
• Early Pay – access to earned pay before payday.
• Benefits platform – discounts across retailers, leisure, hospitality, etc.
• Exclusive Tastecard discount – up to 50% off dining out.
• Free criminal record checks.
• Pension Scheme with Nest.
• Cycle to work scheme**.
• Service recognition.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted gym membership.

*Benefits available after a 12-week probation period.

**Benefit subject to deduction to ensure colleagues are not paid below the National Living Wage.

About Us:

We are among the UK’s largest independent care providers, with thousands of staff across over 80 homes nationwide.

We invest in new technology and services, prioritize staff training, and support progressive career paths.

Our vision is to be the most highly regarded Care Provider in the UK and an employer of choice for care workers.

Our Values:

• We recognize that every person is unique, and we celebrate individuality.
• Passion drives us to provide the best care and create happier homes.
• Honesty is fundamental; we’re here to support families when they need care.
• Openness fosters happiness, friendships, and better living for our residents.