Activities Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Taunton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Lodge Care Home in Taunton, Somerset, part of Willinbrook Healthcare (Care Concern Group), is seeking an Activities Assistant. The role focuses on planning and delivering person-centred activities for residents with complex needs, promoting wellbeing, independence and social engagement.

You will work closely with the care team to tailor activities, build relationships and create a calm, stimulating environment where residents feel valued and included.

Qualifications

• A creative, organised and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, person centred activities.
• A genuine interest in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in activities or a similar role is beneficial; transferable skills from hospitality, events, childcare or community work are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, person centred activities to promote wellbeing and social interaction.
• Tailor activities to individual interests, abilities and needs.
• Build positive relationships by understanding preferences and communication styles.
• Create a calm, supportive and stimulating environment where individuals feel valued.
• Work with the wider team to adapt activities and respond to mood or wellbeing changes.

Skills

creative

organised

communication

person-centred activities

team player

transferable hospitality/events/childc

Job description

Cedar Lodge Care Home is a well established service in Taunton, Somerset, providing specialist dementia, palliative and respite care for up to 39 residents, alongside The Limes, a dedicated mental health community supporting a further 15 individuals. Set in a peaceful location, the home offers a welcoming, supportive environment with a strong focus on personalised care, dignity and wellbeing across both services.

Activities AssistantContract

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 37.5 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As an Activities Assistant, you will play a key role in enhancing daily life within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs.

You will plan and deliver engaging, meaningful and person centred activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction. Activities will be tailored to individual interests, abilities and care needs, including those who may require a more structured or sensitive approach to engagement.

Building positive relationships is essential, helping you understand individual preferences, behaviours and communication styles to support inclusive participation. You will create a calm, supportive and stimulating environment where individuals feel valued, confident and connected.

Working closely with the wider team, you will contribute to a consistent and supportive environment, adapting activities where required and responding appropriately to changes in mood, behaviour or wellbeing.

What We Are Looking For

• A creative, organised and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, person centred activities
• A genuine interest in supporting individuals with complex needs
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in activities or a similar role is beneficial, however candidates with transferable skills from roles such as hospitality, events, childcare or community work are encouraged to apply

About us

Cedar lodge Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values

Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.