Activities Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Worksop; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Lifestyle Coordinator, where you will create engaging lifestyle programs for residents. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with comprehensive training provided. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working patterns and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Simply Health – company-funded cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental costs

Early Pay – access to earned pay before payday

Benefits platform – discounts at retailers, leisure, hospitality

Exclusive Tastecard discount – up to 50% off dining out

Free criminal record checks

Pension scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Understanding the importance of social interaction in overall wellbeing.
• Ability to assist in delivering lifestyle sessions both in groups and individually.
• Potential to develop through Lifestyle / Activities training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, creation, and delivery of a welcoming, home-based Lifestyle Programme.
• Encourage residents to participate in a variety of activities.
• Develop community links and organize successful events.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Job description

About the Role

We aim to help those we care for live the most rewarding, engaging, and fulfilling lifestyles possible, meeting their needs in terms of the Mind, Body, and Soul.

In this role, you will support the planning, creation, and delivery of a welcoming, home-based Lifestyle Programme designed to encourage residents to participate in a variety of activities. This programme, part of our group-wide "More..." initiative, focuses on meeting resident interests and needs creatively and consistently, adapting to varying levels of physical and mental ability.

About You:

We provide comprehensive training, so we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Key qualities include being organized, having excellent communication skills, and being flexible to work shifts. We are committed to supporting your career development, potentially towards roles such as Nurse Associate. Please note, shifts are scheduled on a rota basis across 7 days, including weekends.

Knowledge / Experience:

• Understanding the importance of social interaction in overall wellbeing.
• Ability to assist in delivering lifestyle sessions both in groups and individually.
• Ability to develop community links and organize successful events.
• Flexibility to cover various responsibilities at short notice.
• Willingness to help implement new concepts and ideas.
• Potential to develop through Lifestyle / Activities training and qualifications.

In return, we offer a range of rewards and benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company-funded cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP, and more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – access to earned pay before payday
• Benefits platform – discounts at retailers, leisure, hospitality, etc.
• Exclusive Tastecard discount – up to 50% off dining out
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits available after a 12-week probationary period.

**Benefit subject to deduction, ensuring colleagues remain above the National Living Wage.

About Us:

We are among the UK’s largest independent care providers, with thousands of staff across over 80 homes nationwide.

We invest in new technology and services, prioritize staff training, and promote progressive career paths.

Our vision is to be the most highly regarded care provider in the UK and an employer of choice for care workers.

We value the uniqueness of every individual we care for, celebrating their stories and individuality.

We believe passion fuels our devotion, honesty is paramount, and happiness grows from openness and new connections.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to start your journey as a Lifestyle Coordinator with Maria Mallaband Care Group, don’t delay—apply today!