Activity Care Assistant

Quantum; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with enhanced pay

Career development pathways

In-house training from day one

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Company pension scheme

Free DBS check and uniform

Retail discounts and exclusive offers

Values-driven workplace

Job summary

Quantum Care in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Activity Care Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred care and support residents with dignity to maintain independence.

You will lead engaging activities, liaise with families, and work with the care team to tailor plans to individual needs. Training and development opportunities are available, with shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Empathy and positive attitude with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn through first-class induction training.
• Ability to work with older residents with compassion and respect.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver a variety of engaging activities 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 tailor activities to residents’ physical, emotional and cognitive needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Computer skills

Job description

Hemel Hempstead. As part of the Quantum Care family, colleagues benefit from working for an organisation that reinvests its resources into delivering exceptional care and supporting employee development. Mountbatten Lodge is a 60 bed residential home rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with an Outstanding rating in the Responsive category 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.
• Have good computer skills

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. 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.

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
• 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