Activities Assistant – Apprentice

Greensleeves Care; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join their team and create engaging activities for residents. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals in care, providing varied and enjoyable programs. With a commitment to ongoing training and development, you will have opportunities to gain qualifications in Health and Social Care. The organization values its employees, offering competitive pay, paid breaks, and recognition of career milestones. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of others through creative activities, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Breaks

Paid Training

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Previous experience in organising activities is required.

Responsibilities

• Explore creative and enjoyable activities for residents.
• Advertise and promote the planned programme to encourage involvement.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Experience in Organising Activities

Education

QCF Level Qualifications in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career within a respected care charity?

Do you want full time hours, competitive rates and ongoing training opportunities?

Our care home, Gloucester House, is now seeking an Activities Assistant to support in providing a varied and appropriate programme of activity for our residents. We would encourage Events Assistants, Fundraising Assistants, Communications Assistants, or Care Assistants looking to move into an activity role to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As one of our Activities Assistants, you will:

1. Explore ways and resources for creative and enjoyable activities for our residents! This includes group events or individual sessions.
2. Advertise and promote the planned programme to encourage involvement of residents, relatives, and staff.
3. Participate in fundraising events and planning theme event nights.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you will need to:

1. Have strong communication and organisational skills.
2. Have previous experience in organising activities.

WE OFFER OUR ACTIVITIES ASSISTANTS:

1. Paid breaks and paid training.
2. Opportunities to undertake QCF level qualifications in Health and Social Care up to Level 3.
3. Recognition of career milestones and Death in Service Benefit.
4. Company pension scheme.
5. Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits.
6. Employee Assistance Programme.

INTERESTED? APPLY NOW!

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.