Activities Assistant (BANK)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Flex Earn wages

Free counselling

£30 voucher

Career progression

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Eye tests & glasses

Cashback card

Wellbeing portal

Seasonal incentives

Refer a Friend £250

On-site parking

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare Limited is seeking an energetic BANK Activities Assistant for The Laurels Care Home. The role focuses on creating meaningful activities for residents, including those living with dementia, to foster engagement and joy.

You will work as part of the Activities Team, supporting group and individual activities, organising events, and coordinating with entertainers. This is a hands-on, people-focused role in a care home setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise activities and manage records.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run engaging activities for residents, including group and 1:1 sessions.
• Help organise themed events and celebrations.
• Coordinate with entertainers and external suppliers.
• Assist with community outings and 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 care

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

Activities Assistant

BANK

£12.72per 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 compassionateBANK Activities Assistantto help bring energy and engagement to life at The LaurelsCare 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 voucher

• Career 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