Activities Assistant Activities Assistant

Care Concern Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Taunton is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to support residents in leading engaging lives. Your role involves planning activities that promote emotional and social well-being. The ideal candidate is caring, creative, and organized, with a full driving license. This position offers £12.21 per hour and includes benefits like pension and annual leave.

Benefits

£12.21 per hour

Contracted to 37.5 hours per week

Pension

Onsite Parking

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• A caring, friendly, and patient individual with a passion for enriching the lives of others.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Willingness to attend training as required.
• Commitment to promoting residents' dignity, independence, and well-being.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering a range of engaging activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
• Encourage participation in activities to promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
• Maintain records of activities, ensuring all participation is documented in care plans.

Skills

Caring

Creative

Communication

Teamwork

Organized

Job description

Are you a compassionate and creative individual who loves making a difference in people's lives? We are looking for an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join our care home team and support residents in leading fulfilling and engaging lives.

As an Activities Assistant, you will work closely with the Activity Coordinator and care team to create a stimulating and enjoyable environment for our residents. Your role will be to support residents in engaging in meaningful activities that promote emotional, social, physical, and intellectual well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and delivering a range of engaging activities tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
• Encourage participation in activities to promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
• Work alongside the care team to ensure every resident has access to appropriate occupation and leisure activities.
• Maintain records of activities, ensuring all participation is documented in care plans.
• Assist with outings and events, ensuring risk assessments are completed.
• Support residents in maintaining connections with family and friends through visits, WhatsApp, and Zoom calls.
• Promote equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

Requirements:

• A caring, friendly, and patient individual with a passion for enriching the lives of others.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Organised and creative, with good communication skills.
• Willingness to attend training as required.
• Commitment to promoting residents' dignity, independence, and well-being.
• A full driving licence.

About Us:

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 100 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

We are driven by the five core values that define the Care Concern Group: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity. These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care.

Benefits:

• £12.21 per hour
• Contracted to 37.5 hours per week
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

Aspen Court Nursing & Dementia Nursing Home is a modern, purpose-built home in the peaceful northern outskirts of Taunton, offering high-quality Dementia and Nursing care for up to 42 residents.