Activities Assistant

Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From £13.45 per hour

Up to 30 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Free staff meals

Life Assurance

Refer A Friend £50 voucher

Cash bonus up to £1000

Career training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Study support

Long service awards

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle at Banstead is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our luxury care home team. You will design daily activity schedules and organize events that support residents’ physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

No prior experience is required; strong written and verbal communication, IT skills, and a full, clean driving license are advantageous. A Level 2 (QCF) in Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care is beneficial, with ongoing training and

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication.
• IT skills.
• Full, clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce a packed daily activity schedule to cater to residents’ physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Organise key events and activities throughout the year (e.g., Summer Fete) and provide activity reports to the General Manager.
• Work across departments including Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle to support residents’ wellbeing.

Education

Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care

Job description

Location Signature at Banstead, Banstead - SM7 3AG

Closing date 29/10/26

Hours 37.5 hours per week

Your role at Signature

Bring your enthusiasm and creativity to our fun, supportive team, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Activities Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Banstead.

What you will do

From floristry to folk music, as an Activities Assistant, you’ll bring a wealth of ideas to improve and maintain our residents’ wellbeing. You’ll produce a packed daily schedule that caters to residents’ physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. You’ll also organise key events throughout the year such as our Summer Fete.

You’ll be considerate of the diverse needs of individuals in a group situation, and aware of everyone’s personal care needs. Meaningful activities enhance our residents quality of life and that is why it is important to understand their likes and dislikes. You’ll also gain regular feedback from residents and provide activity reports to the General Manager.

Internally, this role is called Hospitality Assistant, if you are successful this will be your job title. You will be required to work across a range of departments including Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle. Responsibilities will vary on each shift depending on which department you are supporting.

What Signature offer

• From £13.45 per hour
• Shift times: 09:00-17:30. Alternate weekends required. There may be some occasions where you will finish later depending on events taking place at the home.
• Full time Day shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Banstead nearest train station
• Walking - 1 mile from nearest train station
• Close to 166 or S1 bus route

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

You don’t need experience to become an Activities Assistant, just good written and verbal communication, IT skills and a full, clean driving license. A working knowledge of health and safety legislation, and a Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care is a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

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