Activities Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through engaging lifestyle programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to support individuals in a fulfilling environment, where your organizational and communication skills will shine. With a clear career pathway and full training provided, you’ll be part of a team that values flexibility and creativity in meeting the diverse needs of residents. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a cashback health plan and opportunities for professional development in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Company-funded cashback for prescriptions

Access to earned pay before payday

Discounts across retailers and leisure

Exclusive Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of home-based Lifestyle Programme.
• Encourage residents to participate in various activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Community Engagement

Education

Lifestyle / Activities Training

Job description

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About the Role:

To help those we care for live the most rewarding, engaging, and fulfilling lifestyle possible, 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 meeting resident interests and needs consistently and creatively, 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’re organized, have excellent communication skills, and are flexible enough to work shifts. We also offer a clear career pathway, with potential progression to Nurse Associate, and we are committed to supporting your professional development. Please note, shifts are scheduled on a rota basis across 7 days, including weekends.

Knowledge / Experience:

• An understanding of how social interaction impacts overall 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.
• Willingness to support the implementation of new concepts and ideas.
• Potential to develop through obtaining Lifestyle / Activities training and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Simply Health – company-funded cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental costs, 24/7 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 completing a 12-week probation period.

**Benefit subject to deduction, not reducing colleagues below the National Living Wage.

About Us:

We are among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands 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 highest quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the UK, and an employer of choice for care workers.

Our Values:

We understand that everyone is unique, and we celebrate individual stories.

Passion drives us, filling us with devotion for those we care for and creating happier homes.

Honesty is vital; we are here to support families when they need care.

Openness fosters happiness, new friendships, and better living as residents enter their next chapter.