Activities Assistant (BANK)

Harbour Healthcare; Hetton-le-Hole; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts: Retail, travel & lifestyle

Free counselling

On-site parking

Refer a Friend scheme (£250)

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare is seeking a BANK Activities Assistant for The Laurels Care Home to support residents, including those living with dementia. You’ll work with the Activities Team to plan engaging group and one-to-one activities, organise themed events, book entertainers, and help with community outings, ensuring every day brings meaningful moments.

You are warm, compassionate and creative, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Warm, approachable and care about others.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
• Creativity, positivity and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support engaging group and one-to-one activities.
• Help organise themed events and celebrations.
• Book entertainers and external suppliers.
• Assist with community outings (transport & accessibility planning).
• Maintain participation records and review resident needs.
• Contribute ideas to keep the programme fresh and inspiring.
• Support fundraising events and community involvement.
• Attend training and team meetings.

Skills

Dementia support

Compassionate communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Activities Assistant

BANK

£12.72 per hour

The Laurels Care Home DH5 9EQ

Harbour Healthcare

Make Every Day Matter.

At Harbour Healthcare, we believe activities aren’t just something to fill time — they’re moments of connection, joy and purpose.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative and compassionate BANK Activities Assistant to help bring energy and engagement to life at The Laurels Care Home .

If you’re someone who naturally lifts a room, loves working with people, and wants to make a genuine difference — this could be your perfect role.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work as part of our Activities Team to create meaningful experiences for residents, including those living with dementia.

Your role will include:

• Supporting engaging group and one-to-one activities
• Helping to organise themed events and celebrations
• Booking entertainers and external suppliers
• Assisting with community outings (transport & accessibility planning)
• Maintaining participation records and reviewing resident needs
• Contributing ideas to keep our programme fresh and inspiring
• Supporting fundraising events and community involvement
• Attending training and team meetings

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where no two days are the same.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re not just hiring experience — we’re hiring personality and passion.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience supporting people living with dementia
• Are warm, approachable and genuinely care about others
• Can motivate and encourage participation
• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
• Bring creativity, positivity and reliability

Why Join Harbour Healthcare?

We look after our people so they can look after others.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Retail, travel & lifestyle discounts
• Flex Earn - access your earned wages
• FREE counselling for you and your family
• Monthly Employee of the Month £30 voucherCareer progression & funded training
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Blue Light Card (up to 50% off with 100s of retailers)
• FREE eye test & discounted glasses
• Cashback card - save up to £500 per year
• Full wellbeing portal including:
• Meditation series
• Live virtual fitness classes
• Mental health programmes
• Podcasts & wellbeing events
• Seasonal incentives & company events
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn up to £250)
• On-site parking

Important Information

This role is subject to:

• Two satisfactory references
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Ready to Bring the Oomph?

If you’re ready to be part of a team that delivers first-class care and unforgettable experiences, we would love to hear from you.

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