Activity Support Worker

Creative Support's Development Pathway; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in the City of London is looking for an Activity Support Worker to develop and implement engaging activities for older individuals in Extra Care Services. The position involves promoting physical and mental wellbeing, facilitating social inclusion, and requires strong communication skills. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and able to work flexibly. This role also supports career progression through structured training and development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate warmth, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.
• Enthusiastic, resourceful, and energetic individual.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate social inclusion and community links for older people.
• Plan and deliver group and one-to-one activities.
• Write reports and create promotional materials.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience with people with dementia, learning disability, mental health needs, autism, and physical disabilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Flexible working capacity including evenings and weekends

Willingness to travel between services

Job description

Activity Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity available for an Activity Support Worker to initiate, plan and provide enjoyable and stimulating group and one-to-one activities based on the identified needs, interests and preferences of older people living in our Extra Care Services in Tower Hamlets. You will facilitate social inclusion and community links and promote their physical and mental wellbeing, confidence and independence.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate social inclusion and community links for older people.
• Plan and deliver group and one-to-one activities.
• Write reports and create promotional materials such as posters and newsletters.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of working with people with dementia, learning disability, mental health needs, autism, and physical disabilities is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and similar software.
• Capacity to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to travel between services within Tower Hamlets.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resourceful and energetic individuals who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will demonstrate the values essential for a role of this nature such as warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard.

Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values‑led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

Creative Support is a non‑profit organisation which provides high-quality person-centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs.