Creative Activities & Social Engagement Assistant

Barchester Healthcare; Exeter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Workplace Pension 3%

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant for our UK care home. You will deliver imaginative, fun activities to residents, helping them pursue interests and stay engaged with family and the local community.

No specific experience is required; bring creativity, enthusiasm and empathy to empower residents. You’ll have opportunities to develop skills through a range of courses and support from the team.

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; a genuine interest in helping residents.
• Enthusiastic and empathetic with good communication.
• Ability to deliver a varied activities programme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver imaginative, fun activities to residents.
• Support a varied activities programme including outings and events.
• Help residents live as independently as possible and engage with family and community.

Skills

Fun personality

Creativity

Motivation

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant for our UK care home. You will deliver imaginative, fun activities to residents, helping them pursue interests and stay engaged with family and the local community.

No specific experience is required; bring creativity, enthusiasm and empathy to empower residents. You’ll have opportunities to develop skills through a range of courses and support from the team.