Activities Care Assistant (Pen Y Bont Court)

ivolve care & support; Bridgend; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as an Activities Care Assistant, where you'll design and organize engaging activities for residents. This role is vital in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with diverse needs. Full training provided, with flexible working options and a supportive environment.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Career pathways with recognized qualifications

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in care desirable but not mandatory.
• Must have a UK driving license.
• Willingness to support individuals with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and organize activities to meet residents' needs.
• Support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health.
• Empower individuals to be involved in their lives.

Skills

Creativity

Empathy

Communication

Job description

YOU MUST HAVE A UK DRIVING LICENSE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

Shifts:37.5 hours per week, based on a Sunday to Monday rota (working alternative weekends)

Payrate:£12.21 - £12.60 per hour

Your new role at Fieldbay is calling you!

We would like to invite you to join our amazing team of professionals. It is secure work and you will get full training.

Very few jobs have such an impact on people’s lives. And being the supportive human being you are, you are an ideal candidate to join us.

Activities experience is not necessary, if you are creative and love a challenge.This is still a Caring role and will involve elements of personal care so experience in Care would be desirable.

We can work with anyone over the age of 18.

What is involved

As an Activities Care Assistant you would be in charge of designing, planning and organising activities to meet residents' physical, social and emotional needs.

You will be tasked with arranging a variety of activities such as: the cinema, shopping days, pet therapy, sports events or concerts, arts & crafts and lots more.

You make people feel good, being there for them when life gets tough, and you do it with a smile on your face.

We take time to get to know people irrespective of ability or disability, we aim to empower individuals to be as involved as they can be in control of their life.

You will support people with diverse needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI, and mental health. You will support people to flourish in a place they call home. We support people to be ambitious and live a filled life.

Why choose Fieldbay

We are here to support people who live with us, people choose us because of the experiences we create. We build and nourish relationships with the people we care for and support, their families and friends and health and social care professionals. We take pride and pleasure in helping others, provide high-quality services.

How we support you

• We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support.
• Our reward package includes much more than pay
• 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension.
• You can work part-time, full-time or with even more flexible options.
• Training and development to reach your potential
• A learning journey that grows with you to reach Care worker standards.
• Specialist skills training including Autism, Dementia and Mental Health.
• Career pathways that include flexible apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications.
• Cover the cost of relevant professional memberships.

Industry-leading recognition

• Colleague Lotto – Giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes.
• Additional Day’s Leave for your Birthday
• Prize winning scratch cards - aligned with values in action!
• We recognise our colleagues who go above and beyond – our ‘Heroes’ are nominated by colleagues for quarterly and annual awards.
• Loyalty Scheme recognising colleagues at work anniversaries.

Financial wellbeing

• Discounts include high street, supermarkets, flash sales, gym memberships and more.
• Blue Light discount programme – funded by us.
• Salary Finance scheme for lower cost loans and to save for special occasions or rainy days.
• Government mileage rates if you need to travel

Emotional wellbeing

• Free confidential Employee Assistance programme with qualified counsellors
• Free wellbeing App
• Practical advice covering things like consumer rights, anxiety, childcare and more

Social wellbeing

• Award-winning App for news and info
• Internal social media & Team Communities

What is next?

Want to find out how your life and the lives of others can be enriched? Click apply and we will be in touch via email within minutes to progress your application.

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