Activities Leader - 20 hrs per week (No sponsorship)

TN United Kingdom; Bangor; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Activities Leader to create engaging activities for residents. This role involves planning and executing a variety of stimulating programs that promote independence and well-being. You will work closely with residents, their families, and staff to ensure personalized care plans are developed. Join a supportive team that values creativity and offers excellent training and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of the elderly, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Various Shifts Available

Access to Excellent Training

Career Development Opportunities

Free Onsite Parking

Free Uniform

NEST Workplace Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Experience as a care assistant or similar role is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement creative activities for residents.
• Build relationships with residents and their families.
• Support residents' individual needs through varied activities.

Skills

Creative Activities Planning

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Assessment of Resident Needs

Education

Experience in Care or Teaching Assistant Roles

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Client:

Beaumont Care Homes

Location:

Bangor, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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Job Description

Do you have experience working as a care assistant? Creative and activities? or as a teaching assistant? Or 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 own creative talents to form the ongoing activities plan for the residents in our care.
• Assist in the assessment of the needs of the residents, through meeting with them, other team members, and family members.
• Support providing stimulation and exercise to residents that meet their individual needs through a wide and varied activities programme including music, exercise, and arts & crafts.
• Build relationships with residents and families to gather life story information and ensure care plans and activities are developed and updated accordingly.
• Spend individual time with residents, care staff, and relatives to create personalised activities that engage our residents and reflect their interests and hobbies.
• Assist in developing community links with local groups and arrange trips and excursions with varied destinations and purposes to involve as many residents in activities outside the Home.
• Support in the roll-out of various levels of initiatives and encourage others to be involved.
• Assist in the creation of evidencing and tracking activity engagement via digital and written methods.

A strong communicator is required with a genuine interest in promoting independence and lifestyle opportunities for the elderly. Passionate about offering superior services and making a difference.

We provide you with excellent learning, development, and support opportunities to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Various shifts available
• Access to excellent training
• Career development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Free uniform
• NEST workplace pension contributions

Skills Needed

About The Company

Beaumont Care Homes have residential and nursing homes across Northern Ireland; in Belfast, Bangor, Ballymena, Comber, Donaghadee, Dunmurray, Jordanstown, Hillsborough, Holywood, Lisburn, and Newtownabbey – so there’s always a Beaumont Care Home nearby. We aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed, and homely environment for all our residents, where care, well-being, and comfort are of prime importance, and where our staff feel it is the best place to work in the care sector. The atmosphere in all our homes is welcoming and inviting, whilst our healthcare staff are professional and ready to care, delivering a home-from-home feeling that helps the transition from home or hospital easier and less stressful. Beaumont Care Homes’ staff undergo regular training to guarantee they provide the best one-to-one and person-centred care possible. All our staff are encouraged to develop their skills and continue on a career pathway. As a company, we believe in healthy, homemade food, and our trained chefs prepare tasty, exciting, and appealing meals to various tastes, regardless of appetite or culture.