Activities Assistant - Care Home

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Bourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned care provider is looking for an Activities Assistant to deliver enjoyable activities for residents in Bourne, England. This role does not require specific experience but values creativity, empathy, and a passion for supporting others. The ideal candidate will help residents enhance their lives and social engagement. Offering free training and a rewarding work environment, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; suitable for various backgrounds.
• Must have a passion for supporting others and enhancing their lives.
• Ability to encourage and motivate residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver imaginative and varied activities for residents.
• Support residents' interests and encourage social involvement.
• Provide entertainment and help residents live independently.

Skills

Creativity

Empathy

Motivation

Communication

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure our residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and. We want to make sure each individual can pursue the interests they most enjoy and that means you'll have a real impact on our residents' lives. The Activities Assistant role involves helping us to deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events. Put simply, you'll help every resident to live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with their family, friends and the local community.

ABOUT YOU

You don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, so you could come from any background. What's important is that you have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. You'll also need to have that little extra something a real interest in the people we support. Enthusiastic and empathetic, you're someone who'll really enjoy helping our residents to live their lives to the full. Bring us all of that, and you'll have every opportunity to develop your skills further with a range of courses designed to build your confidence in every aspect of your role.

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your creativity and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.