Engaging Activities Assistant — Enrich Residents' Lives

Barchester Healthcare; Oakham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Rewards

Employer pension contributions

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant in a care home to deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities that motivate and fulfill residents. You will help plan an entertainment programme across pastimes, social events and outings, enabling independence and stronger connections with family and the local community.

No specific experience is required; bring creativity, energy and a genuine interest in people, with opportunities to develop through training and courses offered by

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; candidates from any background are welcome.
• Important traits include a sense of fun, creativity and the ability to encourage and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to residents.
• Help deliver an entertainment and activities programme across a wide range of pastimes and events.
• Support residents to live as independently as possible and engage with their family and community.

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant in a care home to deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities that motivate and fulfill residents. You will help plan an entertainment programme across pastimes, social events and outings, enabling independence and stronger connections with family and the local community.

No specific experience is required; bring creativity, energy and a genuine interest in people, with opportunities to develop through training and courses offered by