Activities Assistant

Harbour Healthcare Limited; Whitehaven; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail, travel & lifestyle discounts

Flex Earn – access your earned wages

Free counselling for you and your 가족

Career progression & funded training

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join Harbour View Lodge Care Home in Bransty, Whitehaven. The role is 20 hours per week, offering engaging activities for residents, including those living with dementia.

You will work within the Activities Team to plan and run group and one-to-one activities, coordinate events, book entertainers, support community outings, and contribute to a warm, caring environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Warm, approachable and caring demeanor.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support engaging group and one-to-one activities for residents.
• Help organise themed events and celebrations.
• Book entertainers and external suppliers.
• Assist with community outings and accessibility planning.
• Maintain participation records and review resident needs.
• Contribute ideas to keep the programme fresh and inspiring.
• Support fundraising events and community involvement.
• Attend training and team meetings.

Skills

Experience supporting people living in

Job description

Activities Assistant

20 hours per week

£13.27per hour

Harbour View Lodge Care Home CA28 6HA
Harbour Healthcare

WE ARE NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION

Make Every Day Matter.

At Harbour Healthcare, we believe activities aren't just something to fill time — they're moments of connection, joy and purpose.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, creative and compassionateActivities Assistantto help bring energy and engagement to life at Harbour View LodgeCare Home in Bransty, Whitehaven

If you're someone who naturally lifts a room, loves working with people, and wants to make a genuine difference — this could be your perfect role.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work as part of our Activities Team to create meaningful experiences for residents, including those living with dementia.

Your role will include:

• Supporting engaging group and one-to-one activities
• Helping to organise themed events and celebrations
• Booking entertainers and external suppliers
• Assisting with community outings (transport & accessibility planning)
• Maintaining participation records and reviewing resident needs
• Contributing ideas to keep our programme fresh and inspiring
• Supporting fundraising events and community involvement
• Attending training and team meetings

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where no two days are the same.

Who We're Looking For

We're not just hiring experience — we're hiring personality and passion.

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience supporting people living with dementia
• Are warm, approachable and genuinely care about others
• Can motivate and encourage participation
• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
• Bring creativity, positivity and reliability

Why Join Harbour Healthcare?

We look after our people so they can look after others.

Here's what you can expect:

• Retail, travel & lifestyle discounts
• Flex Earn - access your earned wages
• FREE counselling for you and your family
• Monthly Employee of the Month £30 voucher
• Career progression & funded training
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Blue Light Card (up to 50% off with 100s of retailers)
• FREE eye test & discounted glasses
• Cashback card - save up to £500 per year
• Full wellbeing portal including:
• Meditation series
• Live virtual fitness classes
• Mental health programmes
• Podcasts & wellbeing events
• Seasonal incentives & company events
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn up to £250)
• On-site parking

Important Information

This role is subject to:

• Two satisfactory references
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure