Activities Assistant

Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited; Banstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Banstead is seeking a Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant to enhance residents' quality of life by organizing meaningful activities and events. The role includes developing daily schedules that cater to physical and emotional needs, alongside a focus on diverse individuals' requirements. Candidates should hold a full clean UK driving license and possess strong organizational skills. Competitive pay of £12.60 - £13.60 per hour with flexible working conditions including bank shifts and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Refer A Friend Incentive

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean UK driving license (minimum 2 years).
• You will support various departments, adapting to different responsibilities.
• Experience in organizing meaningful activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bring ideas to improve and maintain residents’ wellbeing.
• Produce a daily schedule that caters to residents’ needs.
• Organize key events such as the Summer Fete.

Skills

Ideas for improving residents’ wellbeing

Organizing events

Understanding diverse needs

Activity reporting

Customer service

Job description

Your role at Signature

From floristry to folk music, as Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant, you’ll bring a wealth of ideas to improve and maintain our residents’ wellbeing. You’ll produce a packed daily schedule that caters to residents’ physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. You’ll also organise key events throughout the year such as our Summer Fete.

You’ll be considerate of the diverse needs of individuals in a group situation, and aware of everyone’s personal care needs. Meaningful activities enhance our residents quality of life and that is why it is important to understand their likes and dislikes. You’ll also gain regular feedback from residents and provide activity reports to the General Manager.

Internally, this role is called Hospitality Assistant, if you are successful this will be your job title. You will be required to work across a range of departments including Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle. Responsibilities will vary on each shift depending on which department you are supporting.

What Signature Offer

• From £12.60 - £13.60 per hour
• Shift times: 09:30 - 17:30.
• There may be some occasions where you will finish later depending on events taking place at the home.
• Must have a full clean UK driving license (minimum 2 years)
• Bank shifts available
• Annual accrued with bank contracts
• You choose when to work
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1, cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training κορ development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Banstead nearest train station
• Walking - 1 mile from nearest train station
• Close to or S1 bus route