Activities Assistant - Bank

Hamberley Care Homes; Bedford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks holiday

Bonus scheme

Pension

Training & development

Employee support services

Discounts

Free on-site parking

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Hamberley Care Homes is seeking an Activities Assistant (Wellbeing Assistant) at Elstow Manor in Bedford. You’ll support residents, families and colleagues, delivering enrichment and wellbeing activities and getting to know individuals to tailor experiences.

Join a warm, collaborative team that values kindness, respect and professional pride, and help residents enjoy daily activities and special events. We offer a competitive salary, 4 weeks holiday, a quality‑linked bonus scheme, pension, and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, empathy and a passion for improving residents' lives.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to motivate yourself.
• Interest in the local area and knowledge of community groups.
• Experience in residential care or similar transferable skills.
• Good verbal and written communication for care planning and activity records.

Responsibilities

• Support residents, families and colleagues to make things happen.
• Plan and run enrichment and wellbeing activities weekly and monthly.
• Get to know residents and tailor activities to their interests.
• Support daily activities and run events in the home.
• Promote wellbeing and inspire a positive living environment.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Community knowledge

Care experience

Written communication

Job description

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’ and we're seeking an Activities Assistant (we call them Wellbeing Assistant) to help us achieve our goals.

Joining us at Elstow Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

Our Wellbeing Coaches ensure our residents get the most out of life through vibrant social, wellbeing, and lifestyle activities. Outgoing, energetic and passionate about making a difference, your attitude, ideas, and can-do personality will shape how our residents spend their days.

We offer our colleagues

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 4 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays (this will be on a pro-rota basis)
• Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care.
• Workplace pension for your future security
• A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services
• Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings
• Free on-site parking
• Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus — earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people.

What you'll being doing

• As the wellbeing assistant, you'll be supporting residents, families, and colleagues know as the one who makes things happen.
• Whilst you'll be supporting with enrichment and wellbeing activities on a weekly and monthly schedule for our community, you'll also get to know our residents and find out what makes them happy as individuals.
• You'll learn about people's hobbies and interests and work with colleagues and families to ensure residents can keep doing what they love.
• Support with daily activities and running events/activities in the home.
• You’ll also support colleagues with their own wellbeing and lead and inspire the home to understand the importance of being part of a positive and creative living environment.

Could you be part of our team?

About you:

• Excellent communication skills, passion, empathy, and a desire to make people's lives more enjoyable, rewarding and fun
• Excellent organisational skills, leadership experience and the ability to motivate yourself
• A good interest in the local area and keen knowledge of community groups, as our residents enjoy days out and attending and organising events
• Previous experience of working or caring for people within a residential care setting or similar transferable skills
• Good verbal and written communication, as you'll be responsible for care planning and activity engagement documentation

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively.

About Elstow Manor

Elstow Manor, is a luxurious care home in Bedford, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on-site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.

Hamberley People

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything.

Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley.

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Activities Assistant – Bank

Company: Hamberley Care Homes Salary: £13.04 to £13.04 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Bedford, MK42 6FZ Job type: Permanent Posting date: 31 Oct 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme