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Join a forward-thinking care organization as an Activities Assistant, where your creativity and empathy will make a real difference in the lives of residents. In this fulfilling role, you will design and implement engaging activities that promote independence and enrich the lives of those in your care. With no specific experience necessary, this position is perfect for someone passionate about supporting others and eager to develop their skills through comprehensive training. Enjoy a rewarding career in a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers numerous benefits, including training, wellbeing tools, and employee recognition programs.
ABOUT THE ROLE
8:30am - 5pm Tuesday & Wednesdays
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 fulfilling. 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
In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:
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.