Activities Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Social Network and Lifestyle Programme Coordinator, where you will create engaging lifestyle programs for residents. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with opportunities for career development and training.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension scheme with Nest

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering a home-based Lifestyle Programme.
• Support residents' physical, mental, and emotional needs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Job description

Social Network and Lifestyle Programme Coordinator

Join our team to help residents live rewarding, engaging, and fulfilling lives by supporting their physical, mental, and emotional needs.

You will assist in planning, creating, and delivering a welcoming, home-based Lifestyle Programme that encourages participation in a variety of activities. As part of our group-wide More... Programme, your focus will be on meeting residents' interests and needs creatively and consistently, 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 are organized, have excellent communication skills, and are flexible to work shifts. We are committed to supporting your career development, with potential pathways to roles such as Nurse Associate. Please note, shifts are scheduled on a rota basis across 7 days, including weekends.

Knowledge and Experience

• An understanding of the role social interaction plays in wellbeing.
• Ability to assist in delivering lifestyle sessions to groups and individuals.
• Ability to develop strong community links and deliver successful events.
• Flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
• Ability to support the implementation of new concepts and ideas.
• Potential to develop through Lifestyle/Activities training and qualifications.

Benefits

• Simply Health – cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP, and more for you and up to 4 children*.
• Early Pay – access earned pay before payday.
• Benefits platform – discounts across retailers, leisure, hospitality, etc.
• 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 12 weeks of probation.

**Subject to deductions to ensure colleagues are not paid below the National Living Wage.

About Us

We are one of the UK’s largest independent care providers, with over 80 homes nationwide and thousands of staff. We invest in technology, staff training, and progressive career paths to maintain our reputation for high-quality care.

Our vision is to be the most highly regarded care provider in the UK and an employer of choice. We value the individuality of each person we care for, driven by passion, honesty, and openness, fostering happiness and new friendships in our homes.