Creative Activities Assistant — Enrich Seniors’ Lives

Barchester Healthcare; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Wellbeing tools

Discounts

Referral bonus

Employee rewards

Long service awards

Pension

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is hiring an Activities Assistant for one of our care homes. You will deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to help residents enjoy a fulfilling environment and to stay as independent as possible, with active involvement with family and the local community.

No prior experience is required; a genuine interest in people, enthusiasm and empathy are essential, and you'll have access to courses to build confidence and skills.

Qualifications

• No specific experience required.
• Must have a sense of fun, creativity and the ability to encourage and motivate others.
• Enthusiastic and empathetic, with a real interest in the people we support.
• Opportunity to develop skills further with a range of courses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities for residents.
• Support an entertainment and activities programme including social events and outings.
• Help residents live as independently as possible and enhance involvement with family and community.

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is hiring an Activities Assistant for one of our care homes. You will deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to help residents enjoy a fulfilling environment and to stay as independent as possible, with active involvement with family and the local community.

No prior experience is required; a genuine interest in people, enthusiasm and empathy are essential, and you'll have access to courses to build confidence and skills.