Activities Assistant

Care South

Talbot Village

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 21,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Care South’s Talbot View Residential Home in Bournemouth is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and deliver a continuing programme of social activities for residents, including those living with dementia. You will help run a diverse calendar of events, support wellbeing, and foster community within the home.

You are warm, energetic, and adaptable, with strong communication and time-management skills, essential for coordinating activities and supporting residents daily life.

Qualifications

Warm, energetic, and outgoing individual who enjoys engaging with people.
Excellent communication skills and ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Strong time management and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of a varied programme of social and therapeutic activities for residents, including those living with dementia.
Help plan and run a calendar of events to promote wellbeing and enjoyment.
Observe residents' changing needs and raise concerns with the care team as appropriate.
Assist during mealtimes to create a calm, sociable dining experience.
Encourage residents to stay independent and participate actively in daily life.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

Join Our Caring and Dedicated Community at Talbot View!

Role: Activities Assistant

Location:Talbot View Residential Home, 66 Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth BH10 4HG

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Hours: Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities available

Option 1 – Part-time: 15.25 hours per week, with flexible shifts between 9:00am–2:00pm or 12:00pm–7:00pm, including alternate weekend working.
Option 2 – Full-time: 30.5 hours per week, with flexible shift times between 9:00am and 7:00pm, including alternate weekend working.

For both options, specific shift times and working patterns will be discussed and agreed with the Care Home Manager at interview.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Assistant to join the team at Talbot View, our residential care home, located in Bournemouth BH10 4HG.

In this role you will beresponsible 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

You'll receive a comprehensive induction including;

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: -