Activities Assistant

Harbour Healthcare Limited; Seaton Carew; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care home in Seaton Carew is seeking an Activities Assistant to enrich the lives of residents through engaging activities. The role involves organizing events, motivating participation, and ensuring a high standard of care. Ideal candidates will have experience with dementia care, strong communication skills, and a passion for creating enjoyable experiences for residents. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing top-tier service to all in their care.

Benefits

Discounts on Shopping and Entertainment

Free face-to-face counselling

Employee recognition awards

Opportunities for training and career progression

Wellbeing support programs

Qualifications

• Experience in working with residents living with dementia.
• Genuine interest in engaging with residents.
• Ability to motivate people to participate in activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and coordinating tailored activities for residents.
• Book external suppliers for entertainment.
• Organize community trips considering accessibility.

Skills

Experience with dementia residents

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Job description

Activities Assistant .5 hours (to include working every other weekend}

£. per hr

Warrior Park Care Home

Seaton Carew

TS 1EZ

Harbour Healthcare

Do you have the oomph! to join our team? Do you have creative flair to help give our residents activities that they can get involved in and really enjoy? Help us make a difference and make our residents smile.

Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for an activities assistant in Seaton Carew at our amazing care home which is a stones throw from the wonderful promenade and sea front.

Harbour Healthcare set high standards for resident care, and being an activities coordinator will mean that you are joining a team that put residents care and comfort before everything else. Our staff are professional, respectful, responsible, well trained and have high expectations of themselves and each other. Above all, they work as a team to ensure that all in their care receive a ‘first class’ service.

Whether you are an experienced activities assistant looking to move and bring your high standards with you or if you are new to activities but know that you have ‘what it takes’ to make a difference to our resident then we want to hear from you!

Are you that ‘special person we are searching for?

We would love to meet you………………come and join the Harbour Team!

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• Flex Earn – Earned wage access.
• FREE face‑to‑face counselling, for you and your family!
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £ voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to % discount across ’s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £ annually, can be used at over big brands
• Wellbeing portal:
• FREE meditation series
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health support programmes
• FREE workout plans
• FREE Live digital gym classes
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme – earn upto £ when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On‑site parking

The successful candidate will:

• Be experienced in working with residents living with dementia
• Have a genuine interest in our residents
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Work effectively as part of the Activities Team
• Have the ability to motivate people to participate
• Have good organisational skills
• Have good time management and the ability to schedule and plan ahead
• Build self‑esteem
• Keep up to date and informed about new activities

The role and responsibilities include the following, although this is not a definitive list:

• To assist in organising and coordinating activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together. These would include themed events based on local holidays and traditions
• Booking external suppliers to provide entertainment
• Organising trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements and accessibility
• To contribute to the planning of a varied and stimulating activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each resident within the Home
• Maintain written records of resident participation and regularly review resident needs
• Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available within the Home and the local community
• Participate in fundraising events as required.

General

• To attend and participate in staff meetings
• Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills
• To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives, and visitors including professional agencies
• To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home

We would love to hear from you.

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