Activity Care Assistant

Quantum; Hertford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

First-class in-house training

Free DBS check

Uniform

Company pension

Retail discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Quantum Care Hertford is seeking an Activities Co-ordinator to plan and run engaging resident activities, ensuring activities meet physical, emotional and cognitive needs while promoting dignity and person-centred care.

No prior care experience is required; full induction and ongoing training will be provided. The role includes weekend and bank holiday shifts in a supportive, values-driven workplace with DBS checks and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Empathy and effective communication to engage residents.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual resident needs.
• Ability to work well within a care team and protect resident dignity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver a variety of engaging activities for residents.
• Utilise resources and computer to plan and inform families on activities.
• Collaborate with the care team to tailor activities to physical, emotional and cognitive needs.
• Encourage residents to pursue hobbies, interests and personal goals.
• Create a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment for all residents.
• Support special events, celebrations, themed days and seasonal activities.
• Ensure activities comply with health, safety and safeguarding policies.
• Promote dignity, respect and person-centred care at all times.
• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Care for older people with compassion to meet their needs.
• Induction training and ongoing development with qualifications opportunities.
• Shift work including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Positive attitude

Tools

Basic computer skills

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
• 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.
  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, 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., Hertford. Beane River View is a quiet 40 bed residential care home surrounded by its beautiful tranquil gardens, offering a warm, welcoming environment where dedicated professionals can make a genuine difference every day.

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