Activities Assistant

Peoplebank; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Cedar Lodge Care Home in Taunton is seeking an Activities Assistant to enrich daily life for residents with complex needs. You will plan and deliver engaging, person-centred activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction.

Working with the team, you will tailor activities to individual interests and care needs, build strong relationships with residents, and create a calm, supportive environment where everyone feels 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, meaningful and person centred activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social interaction.
• Tailor activities to individual interests, abilities and care needs.
• Build positive relationships to understand individual preferences, behaviours 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 changes in mood or wellbeing.

Skills

Creative

Organised

Enthusiastic

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Job description

Activities - Cedar Lodge and The Limes Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 37.5

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.