Activities & Social Engagement Facilitator (Care Home)

Barchester Healthcare; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards and Long

Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in Peterborough is seeking an Activities Assistant to lead imaginative, fun and varied activities for residents, helping them pursue interests and engage with family and community.

No prior experience required; a sense of fun, creativity, and empathy are key. You’ll be supported with courses to build confidence and develop skills across activities, outings and events.

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; a sense of fun, creativity and the ability to encourage and motivate others.
• Enthusiastic and empathetic, you’ll enjoy helping residents live life to the full.
• There are courses to develop confidence and skills across all aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities for residents.
• Deliver an entertainment and activities programme covering pastimes, social activities, outings and events.
• Help residents live as independently as possible and engage with family, friends and the local community.

Skills

Creativity

People skills

Empathy

Motivation

Job description

Barchester Healthcare in Peterborough is seeking an Activities Assistant to lead imaginative, fun and varied activities for residents, helping them pursue interests and engage with family and community.

No prior experience required; a sense of fun, creativity, and empathy are key. You’ll be supported with courses to build confidence and develop skills across activities, outings and events.