Activities Assistant

Care South; Poole; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Care South is seeking an Activities Assistant for Fairlawn in Ferndown to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents, including those living with dementia.

You will work with a friendly team to create a varied calendar of events, support social needs, and promote wellbeing and connection within the home.

Qualifications

• Warm, energetic and outgoing with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to connect with residents of all ages and backgrounds.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities to plan and coordinate activities.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a varied programme of social and therapeutic activities.
• Plan and run a calendar of events to promote wellbeing, connection and enjoyment.
• Observe residents’ changing needs and raise concerns with the care team.
• Assist during mealtimes to create a calm, sociable dining experience.
• Encourage residents to stay independent and participate in daily life.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Join Our Caring and Dedicated Community at Fairlawn!

Role: Activities Assistant

Location: 20 St Mary\'s Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB

Pay: £12.30 per hour

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Assistant to join the team at Fairlawn, our residential care home, located in the heart of the Ferndown community.

In this role you will be responsible for helping to plan and deliver an on-going programme of social activities for the home’s residents.

About You

You\’re a warm, energetic, and outgoing individual who enjoys engaging with people and creating meaningful experiences. You have excellent communication skills and a natural ability to connect with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

With strong time management and organisational abilities, you\’re able to plan and coordinate multiple activities while adapting to changing needs.

You thrive in a team environment, bringing positivity and collaboration to everything you do.

If you\'re passionate about making a difference in people\'s daily lives through fun, inclusive, and enriching activities—this role is perfect for you.

About The Role

• Supporting the delivery of a varied and engaging programme of social and therapeutic activities tailored to our residents\’ interests and needs, including those living with dementia.
• Helping to plan and run a calendar of events that promotes wellbeing, connection, and enjoyment.
• Observing and responding to residents\’ changing needs, raising any concerns with the care team as appropriate.
• Assisting during mealtimes to create a calm, sociable, and enjoyable dining experience.
• Encouraging and supporting residents to maintain independence and participate actively in daily life.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don\’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person‑centred care.

Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.

No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our care and activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as to really get to know them and build strong relationships.

Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You\’ll Love Working with Us

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person‑centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team‑focused atmosphere within the home.

Your Rewards And Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn\’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes:

• Online/retail discounts - Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need To Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

If you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.