Activity Assistant

Lily; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Lily in Kendal is seeking an Activities Co-Ordinator/Organizer and Care Home Manager to lead the weekly activities programme and support residents’ wellbeing. This in-person role requires clear communication with staff, residents and families, and a commitment to person-centred care.

You will plan and run activities, assist with daily living tasks as needed, maintain records, and engage with the wider team to promote independence and quality of life in our care home.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for the service user group.
• Knowledge of working in the care sector.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate activities and groups are taking place.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal tasks.
• Promote mental and physical activity through conversation, outings, and hobbies.
• Be responsible for tidying rooms and equipment; update records.
• Complete life histories and maintain CareVision records.
• Liaise with key workers and attend staff meetings as needed.
• Provide one-to-one mental/physical stimulation when possible.
• Engage with family, volunteers and external agencies.
• Develop person-centred activities reflecting care and choice.
• Assist in marketing and promoting the home.
• Attend mandatory training and abide by policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Care sector knowledge

Education

Experience in care sector

Tools

CareVision system

Job description

We are not offering Sponsorship

Accountable To

Activities Co-Ordinator/Organizer and Care Home Manager

Job Purpose: It requires a positive determination to understand and work alongside staff

and service users, to promote their wellbeing and to work as a member of a

wider team.

To meet the needs of service users attending the Activities Group in a way

that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

To plan and run a weekly programme of activities for Activity Group

members.

Knowledge,

Skills, Abilities

&

Qualifications

Experience caring for the Service User group

Knowledge and experience of working in the care sector

Has good communication skills, including verbal and written skill

Has due consideration to the safety of others following legal, regulatory and

best practice guidelines

Principal Responsibilities

Ensuring appropriate activities and groups are taking place

a. To assist residents who need help with activities of daily living and personal tasks

b. To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents, through conversation, outings, sharing in discussion of past and present events, reading, writing, hobbies, and other

activities in accordance with the agreed programme.

c. To be responsible for tidying rooms used by the Activities Group, storing and updating

equipment.

To keep appropriate records of activities and assessment forms to review the development of residents involved in the Activities Group

To complete life history and then records for individuals or groups, using the CareVision system

To liaise with the key workers of group members and to take part in staff and other meetings as necessary

When time/opportunity permits, to provide mental/physical stimulation on a one-to-one basis for residents who are in need and unable to attend the group Activities.

To liaise with family, friends, volunteers, and other outside agencies having an interest in the Activities Group.

To keep informed through reading and training of any new developments, which would assist the development of the Activities Group.

Develop activities that reflect person centred care and choice

Help to develop individual life stories

Work closely with OOMPH and attend OOMPH meetings

Assist in marketing and promoting the home

Attend mandatory and in house training as required

Complete mandatory training via e learning and other in-house training as required

Abide by and understand Company’s policies and procedures

Abide by Company’s Staff Handbook

Benefits

Free parking

On-site parking

Language

English (required)

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Location

Kendal LA9 7JA (required)

Work Location: In person