Bank Lifestyles Assistant - Hyllden Heights-Lifestyles

Oakland Care; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider is seeking a talented Lifestyles Assistant in Tonbridge. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities for residents, ensuring their social needs are met while contributing to a positive living environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with vulnerable individuals, creativity, and excellent communication skills. Competitive pay of £12.60 per hour is offered, alongside a range of benefits including free meals per shift and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience working with people in a person-centered way.
• Willingness to learn and obtain relevant S/NVQ qualifications if not already possessed.
• Ability to handle practical activity tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live life to the fullest.
• Empower and encourage residents.
• Assist residents with their lifestyle choices.
• Arrange and facilitate a range of activities.
• Run group and 1-1 activities.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable individuals

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant S/NVQ qualifications

Job description

Are you passionate about creating fun and engaging experiences for others? We are currently seeking a talented and creative Lifestyles Assistant to join our team! From playing games to crafting and going on exciting adventures, this role offers the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity and love for music. If you have the confidence to lead group activities and provide one-on-one support in a luxurious setting, we want to hear from you!

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay, which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more…….

Location: Hilden Heights, Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Contract: BANK

Shift: Days

This role will manage planning and implementing residents' activities, help the lifestyles Manager organize essential events, and support residents in socializing more effectively. You’ll develop new activity ideas based on residents’ hobbies or involve the care home team, always with kindness.

We are looking for someone with experience working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes, with creativity, a love for music, and confidence to run group and 1-1 activities such as art, knitting, storytelling, bingo, sports, and musical activities.

Beyond that, it’s about your positive energy and natural ability to connect with people. You’ll have good planning, organizational, IT, and basic photography skills, and be able to manage your time well. When communicating with residents or colleagues, you'll be considerate and kind.

What you will be doing:

• Support residents to live life to the fullest.
• Empower and encourage residents.
• Assist residents with their lifestyle choices.
• Understand residents’ needs and preferences.
• Arrange and facilitate a range of activities.
• Assist residents on weekly trips.
• Run group and 1-1 activities.
• Support the creation of new activities and activity packs.
• Set up for events and talks.

What you need to succeed:

• Experience working with people in a person-centered way.
• Willingness to learn and obtain relevant S/NVQ qualifications if not already possessed.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to handle practical activity tasks effectively.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes where everyone is part of our family, embodying Family, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Sustainability.

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, don’t delay—apply today!