Activity Care Assistant

Quantum Care; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Hols

Career development pathways

Free DBS check and uniform

Company pension

Job summary

Quantum Care in Harpenden (Willow Court, 81-bed home) seeks an Activity Care Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred care and lead engaging activities for residents.

You’ll join Willow Court’s QClub Day Centre team, with shifts during weekdays and weekends. Training is provided, and DBS checks and uniform are part of the package. This role offers meaningful work and progression opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Empathy and caring attitude towards older people.
• No prior experience required if you are compassionate and have a positive mindset.
• Training provided including induction and ongoing development opportunities.
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends, evenings and bank holidays.
• You must be aged 18 years or over to apply for this job.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver a variety of engaging activities and social events for residents.
• Utilise computer systems to plan and inform families about resident activities.
• Work with the care team to tailor activities to residents’ physical, emotional and cognitive needs.
• Encourage residents to pursue hobbies and personal goals.
• Help create a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment for all residents.
• Support special events, celebrations and seasonal activities within the home.
• Ensure activities comply with health, safety and safeguarding policies.
• Promote dignity, respect and person-centred care at all times.

Skills

Empathy

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

18+ years old

Job description

Shift Times: 9am – 5pm– Weekdays and alternative Weekends

Location: Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD

Quantum Care is a no‑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.

We are seeking an

Activity

Care Assistant

to join our

QClub Day Centre team

at

Willow Court

in

Harpenden

Willow court is an 81 bed residential care home Located in a quiet residential area of Harpenden, it offers beautiful landscaped gardens, a welcoming café, hair and beauty salon, and excellent amenities for residents and staff alike.

As an

Activity

Care Assistant, you will provide compassionate person-cantered care and support residents with respect and dignity to maintain independence.

What You’ll Bring

• It is not necessary to have previous experience of working in a similar care environment because, as long as you are an empathetic individual who has a positive attitude and good communication skills, our first-class training will do the rest.
• 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.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 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
• Work closely with the care team to ensure activities are tailored to residents' physical, emotional and cognitive needs.
• Encourage residents to pursue their hobbies, interests and personal goals.
• Help create a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment for all residents.
• Support special events, celebrations, themed days and seasonal activities within the home.
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety and safeguarding policies.
• Promote dignity, respect, choice and person-centred care at all times.

Why Join Quantum Care?

We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. 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
• 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

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a wellâ€−established organisation offering rewarding work, a strong sense of purpose and real opportunities for progression. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

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.