Activities Leader - 10 hours per week

TN United Kingdom; Saintfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Beaumont Care Homes

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Saintfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.04.2025

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08.06.2025

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Job Description

Do you have experience working as a care assistant, in creative activities, as a teaching assistant, or in similar roles where you enjoy being active and creative?

Could you provide a range of planned activities and ensure that resident interests and needs are met?

As the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland, we understand the importance of providing our residents with stimulating activities, entertainment, crafts, music therapy, hobbies, and interests across many forms.

About The Role

As an Activities Leader, you will:

• Use your creative talents to develop and implement ongoing activities plans for residents.
• Assist in assessing residents' needs by meeting with them, team members, and family members.
• Support providing stimulation and exercise tailored to individual needs through a diverse activities programme including music, exercise, and arts & crafts.
• Build relationships with residents and families to gather life story information and develop personalized care plans and activities.
• Spend individual time with residents, care staff, and relatives to create activities that reflect residents' interests and hobbies.
• Help develop community links with local groups and organize trips and outings with various destinations and purposes to involve residents in activities outside the home.
• Support the implementation of initiatives and encourage team involvement.
• Assist in documenting and tracking activity engagement using digital and written methods.

A strong communicator with a genuine interest in promoting independence and lifestyle opportunities for the elderly is essential. Passion for offering high-quality services and making a difference is valued.

We offer excellent learning, development, and support opportunities to help you succeed in this role.

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible shifts available
• Access to comprehensive training
• Free onsite parking
• Free uniform
• NEST workplace pension contributions

Skills Needed

Previous experience in a care environment and in planning and delivering structured activities is preferred.

About The Company

Beaumont Care Homes operate residential and nursing homes across Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Bangor, Ballymena, and others. We aim to provide a safe, clean, homely environment focused on care, well-being, and comfort, with a welcoming atmosphere and professional staff committed to delivering person-centered care. Our staff undergo regular training, and we encourage skill development and career progression. We also prioritize healthy, homemade meals prepared by trained chefs.

Company Culture

Our activities include outings, summer fetes, arts and crafts, pamper sessions, and entertainment, involving animals and intergenerational activities with local schools and nurseries. We support people living with dementia and provide various care services, including respite care. We seek caring individuals with a positive attitude who wish to work with older and vulnerable people. Many of our senior managers started as carers and advanced their careers within our organization.

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience in a care environment
• Experience planning and delivering meaningful activities

Required Criteria

Application deadline: Tuesday, 13th May 2025