Activities Assistant

TN United Kingdom; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Activities Assistant to join their dedicated team at a luxurious care home. This role focuses on enhancing the lives of residents through engaging social and wellbeing activities. You will be the driving force behind creating joyful experiences, getting to know each resident's unique interests, and ensuring they enjoy their daily lives. With a supportive and collaborative work environment, this position offers opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a real difference in the community. If you have a passion for caring and a desire to enrich lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Opportunities for professional development

Access to high street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Experience in a residential care setting is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with wellbeing activities and daily events.
• Motivate and inspire a positive living environment for residents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Empathy

Leadership Experience

Interest in Community Groups

Education

Experience in Residential Care Setting

Job description

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’ and we're seeking an Activities Assistant (we call them Wellbeing Assistant) to help us achieve our goals.

Joining us at Charrington Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

Our Wellbeing Coaches ensure our residents get the most out of life through vibrant social, wellbeing, and lifestyle activities. Outgoing, energetic and passionate about making a difference, your attitude, ideas, and can-do personality will shape how our residents spend their days.

We offer our colleagues:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Shift Pattern - Monday & Sunday
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs apply*
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What you'll be doing:

• As the wellbeing assistant, you'll be supporting residents, families, and colleagues, known as the one who makes things happen.
• You'll support with enrichment and wellbeing activities on a weekly and monthly schedule for our community, getting to know our residents and finding out what makes them happy as individuals.
• You'll learn about people's hobbies and interests and work with colleagues and families to ensure residents can keep doing what they love.
• Support with daily activities and running events/activities in the home.
• You'll also support colleagues with their own wellbeing and lead and inspire the home to understand the importance of being part of a positive and creative living environment.

Could you be part of our team?

About you:

• Excellent communication skills, passion, empathy, and a desire to make people's lives more enjoyable, rewarding, and fun.
• Excellent organisational skills, leadership experience, and the ability to motivate yourself.
• A good interest in the local area and keen knowledge of community groups, as our residents enjoy days out and attending and organising events.
• Previous experience of working or caring for people within a residential care setting or similar transferable skills.
• Good verbal and written communication, as you'll be responsible for care planning and activity engagement documentation.

Join us at West Byfleet's most stunning care home:

Charrington Manor is a luxurious care home in Surrey, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house where we screen classic films to the on-site luxury spa offering hairdressing, manicures, and relaxing therapies, everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!