Activities Assistant

Maria Mallaband; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent care provider in the UK is seeking a Lifestyle Support Worker in Sunderland. This role involves planning and delivering engaging lifestyle programmes to enhance the wellbeing of residents. Successful candidates will benefit from full training, flexible shift patterns, and a range of employee perks including cashback health services and gym memberships. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Simply Health – company-funded health services

Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Training support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• An understanding of the role social interaction plays in the general wellbeing of people.
• Ability to assist in delivering lifestyle sessions both on a group and individual basis.
• Flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of lifestyle programmes to engage residents.
• Assist in developing strong community links and successful events.
• Implement new concepts and ideas for resident activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Community engagement

Job description

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To help those we care for live the most rewarding, engaging, and fulfilling lifestyles possible, meeting their needs in terms of the Mind, Body, and Soul.

To support the planning, creation, and delivery of a welcoming, inviting home-based Lifestyle Programme aimed at encouraging residents to participate and engage in a wide range of activities. Offered as part of our group-wide More… Programme, the focus is on ensuring that resident interests and needs are met consistently and creatively while adapting to varying levels of physical and mental ability.

About You:

We provide full training, so we’d love to hear from you regardless of your background. It is just as important that you’re organized, have great communication skills, and are flexible enough to work shifts. We believe in offering a great career pathway, so your next step might be Nurse Associate, and we are committed to supporting you on your journey. Please note, shifts will be required across a 7-day period, scheduled on a rota basis, including weekends.

Knowledge / Experience:

• An understanding of the role social interaction plays in the general wellbeing of people.
• Ability to assist in delivering lifestyle sessions both on a group and individual basis.
• Ability to develop strong community links and deliver successful events.
• Flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
• Ability to assist in the consistent delivery and implementation of new concepts and ideas.
• Potential to develop through attainment of Lifestyle / Activities training and qualifications.

In return, we offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company-funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical, and dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access, and more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality, etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off the total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deductions not taking colleagues below the National Living Wage.

About Us:

We’re among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country.

Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care, as is our commitment to staff training and progressive career paths.

Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the UK, and an employer of choice for care workers.

We understand that people are unique—each person we care for is one of a kind. We celebrate their individuality and stories.

We believe passion is essential; it fuels our devotion and makes our homes happier.

Honesty is vital; we are here to help when the time comes for loved ones to need care.

Openness and happiness are important; we support new friendships, discoveries, and better ways of living as residents enter the next chapter of their lives.