Activities Coordinator / Care Assistant

Gold Care Homes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community at a residential care home where every day is a celebration of togetherness. This role involves building friendships with residents, delivering personalized care, and maintaining effective communication with the team. You will help create a warm, friendly environment that fosters well-being and encourages resident participation in activities. With no prior experience required, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while being part of a supportive family-like atmosphere. Embrace the joy of caring and contribute to a nurturing community today!

Benefits

Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• No experience needed, just share our values.
• Responsive to individual needs and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Build friendships with residents to help them adjust.
• Deliver high-level personal and psychological care.
• Encourage resident participation in activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Person-centred approach

Job description

About Our Home:

Nestled just a stone’s throw from the serene Betts Park and the majestic Crystal Palace, Burrows House isn’t just a residential care home—it’s a vibrant community where every day is a celebration of togetherness. With room for 54 residents, our home in Penge is a tapestry of shared stories, morning coffees, and melodies that echo the heartbeats of its inhabitants. Whether it’s basking in the natural light of our spacious rooms or tending to our lush gardens, life at Burrows House is about cherishing the simple joys and creating memories that last a lifetime. Come, be a part of our family.

You do not need experience but just to share our values and delivering our aim by:

• Being responsive and showing compassion to the individual needs of all.
• Providing residents and staff with a warm, friendly, healthy and safe environment to live and work.
• Establishing a person-centred approach to care.
• Building the best team by encouraging training and self-development of all.

What does the role involve?

• To build friendships with our residents that help them adjust to life in a care home.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner.
• Maintain good communication levels with Manager, Senior Care Assistants, Chef and relatives to ensure smooth operation of role and high levels of co-operation.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Agree the type and quantity of record keeping with the manager on a monthly basis.
• Maintain client, staff, and business confidentiality at all times.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes being aware of the residents' hobbies and interests and assisting them to pursue these by creating resident profiles.
• Work individually and within the team to provide the necessary back up for all staff, to a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the Home and in consideration of its residents.
• Personal care – assisting with washing and dressing
• Assisting with meals by supporting with eating and drinking
• 36 Hours per week (Two days Activities and Two days Care)

What we can offer you:

• £12.82 per hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend