Activity Therapist

Electus Healthcare; Carryduff; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Electus Healthcare is seeking an Activity Therapist for Saintfield Lodge Care Home in Carryduff. You will support a person-centred activity programme, get to know residents, and help create a welcoming atmosphere within the home.

No prior experience required; we provide full training and a Can Do attitude is valued. This is a full-time position at a Northern Ireland care home, with an equal opportunities approach to hiring.

Qualifications

• No experience required; willing to learn and have a Can Do attitude.
• Full training provided in the home.

Responsibilities

• Create and support a stimulating activity programme to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Build positive relationships with residents and foster a friendly atmosphere within the home.

Skills

Resident engagement

Activity programming

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Location: Saintfield Lodge Care Home, 4 Old Saintfield Road, Carryduff

Electus Healthcare currently has a recruitment opportunity available for an Activity Therapist! We are seeking a proactive, passionate and ambitious individual to support us to create the best person-centered environment for our residents.

The Activity Therapist is a vital role, this role requires you to work as part of our support team to deliver excellent care to much-loved residents. As part of this role you will also be required to get to know our residents, building positive relationships and creating a friendly atmosphere within the home. You will create/support a stimulating and developing activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each resident within the nursing home.

No experience is required, all we ask is that you are willing to learn and have a Can Do attitude. You will be provided with full training in the home.

Electus Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

About The Company

Electus Healthcare, a Northern Ireland based Care Home provider specialising in Nursing, Residential, Mental Health, Dementia, Learning Disability and Physical Disability Care.

The word Electus means 'Chosen' in Latin. Electus Healthcare’s vision is to provide exceptional care by people who have ‘Chosen to Care’.

We foster a culture where our People embody our Values and Behaviours, embracing Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our Mission - To enable Residents to have a meaningful, fulfilled, and independent life, within a ‘risk safe’ and well led environment.

Company Culture

Electus Healthcare are a new and dynamic healthcare provider, specialising in delivering the highest possible standards of person centred care. Electus have eight care homes in Northern Ireland, offering a range of services from nursing, dementia, mental health and complex needs care.

Would you like to join our amazing team of healthcare professionals? Electus are devoted to the professional development of all our team members, investing in a wide range of training and skill building opportunities that help to boost confidence and ability.

The Electus culture promotes team working and supporting one another to provide the best care possible for our residents.

Closing Date

Saturday 31st October, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

£12.71 Yearly