Activity Care Assistant

Quantum; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with weekend/Bank ff

Career development pathways

In-house training from day one

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Company pension (after 1 year)

Free DBS check and uniform

Retail discounts

Supportive, values-driven workplace

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking an enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to plan, organise and deliver a varied programme for our residents. You will use your communication skills and creativity to inform families and keep residents engaged, informed and uplifted each day.

You will work as part of our care team, delivering a lively schedule, building meaningful connections with residents, relatives and staff, and ensuring activities run smoothly across a 24/7 home.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Good computer and organisational skills.
• Eligible to work in the UK (age 18+) and undergo DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities for residents.
• Inform families about activities via newsletters and emails.
• Maintain social media updates for the home.
• Work with the care team to stimulate, entertain and uplift residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Tools

Newsletter software

Job description

• Plan, organise and deliver a variety of engaging activates and social events for residents
• Utilise the resources and computer to plan and inform families on resident activities
• Play a key role within our care team by delivering a lively, diverse programme of activities designed to stimulate, entertain and uplift our residents.
• Use your communication skills, creativity and warm personality to build meaningful connections and create moments that truly enrich residents' lives.
• Bring enthusiasm, compassion and a positive energy to every day, helping to create a joyful and supportive atmosphere throughout the home.
• Use your IT skills to produce newsletters for residents and the home, send email updates to relatives about activities and resident progress, and keep our social media pages-such as Facebook-updated and engaging.
  Experience in a similar role is preferred. We provide full, high quality training and ongoing support.
• You will be able to undertake all aspects of caring for older people with compassion and respect in order to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of our residents.
• Our staff have access to first class induction training and ongoing learning and development opportunities including the opportunity to work towards industry recognised qualifications.
• Our Homes operate on a 24/7, 365-day basis therefore you will need to be able to work shifts (including weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays).
• You must be aged 18 years or over to apply for this job.
• Must have good computer skills and organisational skills, An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.
  Quantum Care is a noâ€'forâ€'profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter.

In return for your dedication, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
• Firstâ€'class inâ€'house training from day one
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
• A supportive, valuesâ€'driven workplace where your contribution truly matters