Activities Assistant

Harbour Healthcare Limited

Maryport

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 21,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Flex Earn

Free counselling

Monthly voucher

Career progression

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Eye care discounts

Refer a Friend £250

On-site parking

Wellbeing portal

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare Limited in Maryport is seeking a Weekend Activities Assistant (16 hrs) to help deliver engaging experiences at Riverside CourtCare Home. You’ll support residents with meaningful group and 1-to-1 activities, assist with themed events, outings and fundraising, and help maintain participation records.

The role suits someone who is warm, patient and creative, with a passion for dementia care. Weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Experience supporting people living with dementia.
Warm, approachable and caring demeanor.
Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

Support engaging group and one-to-one activities for residents.
Help organise themed events and celebrations.
Book entertainers and external suppliers.
Assist with community outings and transport planning.
Maintain participation records and review resident needs.
Contribute ideas to keep programmes fresh and inspiring.
Support fundraising events and community involvement.
Attend training and team meetings.

Skills

Dementia care experience

People skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Weekend Activities Assistant -16 hrs

Saturday & Sunday shifts

£12.87per hour

Riverside CourtCare Home CA15 8AZ
Harbour Healthcare

Make Every Day Matter.

At Harbour Healthcare, we believe activities aren’t just something to fill time — they’re moments of connection, joy and purpose.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative and compassionate Activities Assistantto help bring energy and engagement to life at Riverside CourtCare Home in the early evenings.

If you’re someone who naturally lifts a room, loves working with people, and wants to make a genuine difference — this could be your perfect role.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work as part of our Activities Team to create meaningful experiences for residents, including those living with dementia.

Your role will include:

Supporting engaging group and one-to-one activities
Helping to organise themed events and celebrations
Booking entertainers and external suppliers
Assisting with community outings (transport & accessibility planning)
Maintaining participation records and reviewing resident needs
Contributing ideas to keep our programme fresh and inspiring
Supporting fundraising events and community involvement
Attending training and team meetings

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where no two days are the same.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re not just hiring experience — we’re hiring personality and passion.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Have experience supporting people living with dementia
Are warm, approachable and genuinely care about others
Can motivate and encourage participation
Have strong communication and organisational skills
Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
Bring creativity, positivity and reliability

Why Join Harbour Healthcare?

We look after our people so they can look after others.

Here’s what you can expect:

Retail, travel & lifestyle discounts
Flex Earn – access your earned wages
FREE counselling for you and your family
Monthly Employee of the Month £30 voucher
Career progression & funded training
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Blue Light Card (up to 50% off with 100s of retailers)
FREE eye test & discounted glasses
Cashback card – save up to £500 per year
Full wellbeing portal including:
- Meditation series
- Live virtual fitness classes
- Mental health programmes
- Podcasts & wellbeing events
Seasonal incentives & company events
Refer a Friend scheme (earn up to £250)
On-site parking