Activities Assistant

CARE SOUTH; Wick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Induction & training

Referral bonus

Free DBS check

Contributory pension

Life insurance

Staff association

Learning & development

Career progression

Flexible hours

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Care South at Wickmeads in Southbourne near Bournemouth is seeking an Activities Assistant to help plan and deliver a programme of social activities for residents, including those living with dementia. You will support a calendar of events promoting wellbeing, connection, and enjoyment, and observe residents’ needs while assisting with daily life.

You are warm and energetic with strong communication, time management, and teamwork to create meaningful experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a varied programme of social and therapeutic activities tailored to residents’ interests and needs, including those living with dementia.
• Plan and run a calendar of events that promotes wellbeing, connection, and enjoyment.
• Observe and respond to residents’ changing needs, raising concerns with the care team as appropriate.
• Assist during mealtimes to create a calm, sociable dining experience.
• Encourage and support residents to maintain independence and participate in daily life.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Assistant to join the team at Wickmeads, our residential care home, located in Southbourne, near Bournemouth. In this role you will be responsible for helping to plan and deliver an on-going programme of social activities for the home's residents.

• Supporting the delivery of a varied and engaging programme of social and therapeutic activities tailored to our residents' interests and needs, including those living with dementia.
• Helping to plan and run a calendar of events that promotes wellbeing, connection, and enjoyment.
• Observing and responding to residents' changing needs, raising any concerns with the care team as appropriate.
• Assisting during mealtimes to create a calm, sociable, and enjoyable dining experience.
• Encouraging and supporting residents to maintain independence and participate actively in daily life.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork. Our care homes don't just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents. No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our care and activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as to really get to know them and build strong relationships. Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.

You're a warm, energetic, and outgoing individual who enjoys engaging with people and creating meaningful experiences. You have excellent communication skills and a natural ability to connect with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. With strong time management and organisational abilities, you're able to plan and coordinate multiple activities while adapting to changing needs. You thrive in a team environment, bringing positivity and collaboration to everything you do. If you're passionate about making a difference in people' daily lives through fun, inclusive, and enriching activities-this role is perfect for you.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn't on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team.

Our current benefits package includes:

• Online/retail discounts - Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.