Activities Assistant

Stow Healthcare Group; Tetford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free staff meal

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Stow Awards

Job summary

Stow Healthcare Group is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents under an Activities Coordinator. You will help plan and deliver enjoyable activities, encourage participation, and foster social interactions within the home.

The role offers opportunities to learn, build connections with the community, and contribute to a warm, person-centered care environment. A flexible approach, good English, and IT basics are helpful, with weekend alternation available.

Qualifications

• Able to work alternate weekends.
• Good written and spoken English, plus IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live fulfilling lives.
• Offer stimulating activities to help residents enjoy each day.
• Assist in delivering activities under an Activities Coordinator.

Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Caring attitude

People skills

IT basics

English proficiency

Job description

Our Activities Assistant Role

• Always supported by an Activities Coordinator
• Supporting residents to live fulfilling lives
• Offering stimulating activities to help residents enjoy every day
• Looking for opportunities to make community connections and bring fun to the home
• Helping residents learn new skills and make new friends
• Able to work alternate weekends

The skills you’ll need

• Flexibility, patience, caring attitude and a real 'people person'
• A self-starter, who can generate ideas and enthusiasm
• A good level of written and spoken English, plus IT skills

The Benefits of Working for Stow Healthcare

• Retail and food discounts - Blue Light Card
• Working for the best care provider in the UK. Winner of the Excellence in Small Residential Care Award - LaingBuission Awards 2024, Care Group of the Year Winner- National Care Awards 2023, 2022 & 2021. Care Employer of the Year- National Finalist at the Great British Care Award 2025.
• Top Care employer
• Company pension scheme
• Contracted hours giving you security
• Free Uniform
• Free Wifi
• Free DBS (Ts and Cs apply)
• Free staff meal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employer Recognition Scheme
• Annual Stow Awards Ceremony

About Us

• Award-winning care provider, proudly recognised with national awards for excellence in care, nursing and leadership.
• Winners of national awards for management, nursing, and care