Activities Assistant

Hamberley Care Homes; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care provider in Nottingham seeks an Activities Assistant to enhance the wellbeing of residents. This role involves supporting and organizing enrichment activities, ensuring residents engage in enjoyable experiences. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, empathy, and a background in care settings. Opportunities for professional development and a collaborative working environment are offered. Join the team and help create memorable moments for residents every day.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Professional development opportunities

High street discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting or similar.
• Desire to make people's lives enjoyable.
• Interest in local community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with enrichment and wellbeing activities.
• Plan and run events in the home.
• Document activity engagement and care planning.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Leadership experience

Job description

Be all you can be with Hamberley
At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’ and we're seeking an Activities Assistant (we call them Wellbeing Assistant) to help us achieve our goals.
Joining us at Edwalton Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well‑being of our residents.
Our Wellbeing Coaches ensure our residents get the most out of life through vibrant social, wellbeing, and lifestyle activities. Outgoing, energetic and passionate about making a difference, your attitude, ideas, and can‑do personality will shape how our residents spend their days.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per referral – t&cs apply
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What you’ll be doing

As the wellbeing assistant, you’ll be supporting residents, families, and colleagues, known as the one who makes things happen.

• Supporting with enrichment and wellbeing activities on a weekly and monthly schedule for our community, while getting to know our residents and finding out what makes them happy as individuals.
• Learning about people’s hobbies and interests and working with colleagues and families to ensure residents can keep doing what they love.
• Supporting with daily activities and running events/activities in the home.
• Supporting colleagues with their own wellbeing and leading and inspiring the home to understand the importance of being part of a positive and creative living environment.

About you

• Excellent communication skills, passion, empathy, and a desire to make people’s lives more enjoyable, rewarding and fun.
• Excellent organisational skills, leadership experience and the ability to motivate yourself.
• A good interest in the local area and keen knowledge of community groups, as our residents enjoy days out and attending and organising events.
• Previous experience of working or caring for people within a residential care setting or similar transferable skills.
• Good verbal and written communication, as you’ll be responsible for care planning and activity engagement documentation.

About the Home

Join us at Nottingham’s most stunning care home. Edwalton Manor is a luxurious care home in Nottingham, part of the award‑winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on‑site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5‑star hotel.

Hamberley People

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!