Activity Care Assistant

Quantum Care; Hoddesdon; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with weekend uplift

First‑class in‑house training

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Company pension scheme

Free DBS check and uniform

Retail discounts

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking an Activity Care Assistant at Belmont View, Hoddesdon, to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents in a dementia-focused home. The role requires caring with compassion and providing support to maintain independence and wellbeing.

You will work 30 hours per week, with shifts from 7:30am–2:30pm or 2:30pm–9:30pm, including alternate weekends. Competitive pay reflects weekend uplift and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred. We provide full, high quality training and ongoing support.
• Able to care for older people with compassion and respect to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of residents.
• Induction training and opportunities to work towards industry recognised qualifications.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Must be aged 18 years or over.
• Must have good computer skills and organisational skills.

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
• Play a key role within our care team by delivering a lively, diverse programme of activities designed to stimulate, entertain and uplift 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.

Skills

Experience in care

Computer skills

Organisational skills

Shift work

Age 18+

Job description

Activity Care Assistant

Contract: Full Time- Perm

Hour: 30 hours per week

Pay: £12.96 per hour weekdays & £13.96 per hour weekends

Shift Times: 7.30am to 2.30pm/2.30pm to 9.30pm – Weekdays and alternative Weekends

Location: Hailey Drive, Hailey Lane, Hoddesdon, SG13 7NY

Quantum Care is a no‑for‑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 ‘Outstanding’ rated dementia specialist Care Home Belmont View in Hoddesdon. Belmont View is an award winning 85 bed residential home with beautiful maintained gardens, excellent facilities and exceptional quality care from a dedicated team committed to enriching resident’s lives.

As an Activity Care Assistant, you will provide compassionate person‑centered care and support residents with respect and dignity to maintain independence.

What You’ll Bring

• 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

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
• 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.

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
• First‑class in‑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, values‑driven workplace where your contribution truly matters

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑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.

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