Activity Care Assistant

Quantum; Wendy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

In-house training

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check and uniform

Retail discounts

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking a compassionate individual to plan, organise and deliver engaging activities and social events for residents in our care homes. You will use available resources and computers to inform families and work closely with the care team to tailor activities to residents’ physical, emotional and cognitive needs.

We offer first-class induction training, ongoing development, and a supportive, values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, positive attitude and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver engaging activities and social events for residents.
• Utilise resources and computer to plan and inform families on resident activities.
• Work with care team to tailor activities to residents’ needs.
• Promote dignity, respect and person-centred care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Positive attitude

Tools

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. 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