Activity Care Assistant

Quantum Care; Royston; Vor Ort; GBP 8.700 - 9.400; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary weekends/bankhols

First-class training

Free DBS & uniform

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Zusammenfassung

Quantum Care is seeking an Activity Care Assistant at Melwood Grange in Royston to join a 73-bed home. The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred activities for residents, with induction training and opportunities for qualification advancement.

Shifts include weekdays and alternate weekends. You will deliver engaging activities, support families, and work with the care team to meet residents' needs while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

Qualifikationen

• Empathetic individual with a positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Able to undertake caring for older people with compassion and respect.
• Full induction training provided; opportunity to progress to industry qualifications.
• Must be aged 18 or over and able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Good computer skills are required.

Aufgaben

• 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 tailor activities to residents' physical, emotional and cognitive needs
• Encourage residents to pursue 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

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Computer skills

Jobbeschreibung

Activity Care Assistant

Contract: Part Time- Perm

Hour: 13 hours per week

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

Shift Times: 11am - 2pm- Weekdays and alternative Weekends

Location: Desbrow Lane, Royston, SG8 7FR

Quantum Care is a noforprofit 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 andMake Every Day Matter.

We are seeking a Activity Care Assistant to join our welcoming team at Melwood Grange Care Home in Royston. A luxury, 73 bed purpose-built care home set in the Hertfordshire countryside, Melwood Grange offers exceptional care in stylish surroundings, with premium facilities including a cinema, café, hair and beauty salon, and beautifully landscaped gardens.

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.

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
• Firstclass inhouse 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, valuesdriven workplace where your contribution truly matters

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join