Enrichment Activities Assistant — Elder Care

Lovett Care Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

Cycle to work scheme

Excellent induction programme

Progression opportunities

Travel plan – meal after shift

Job summary

Hilton House Care Home in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Wellbeing (Activities) Assistant to help create and deliver a therapeutic activities programme for residents. The role supports the Wellbeing Coordinator with a whole‑home approach to wellbeing and engagement, including planning, delivery, and review of activities.

The 18 hours per week contract offers a £13.00 hourly rate, with shifts 10:00–16:00 and some alternate weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with older people is essential.
• Experience delivering an activity programme is essential.
• Evidence of the ability to assess, plan and evaluate the activity needs of older people is essential.
• The ability to work individually and in a team is essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and handle emergency situations effectively.
• Be creative, imaginative and enthusiastic and have the ability to forward plan.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing weekly activity programmes to stimulate residents’ wellbeing.
• Provide an innovative programme so residents can achieve extraordinary things.
• Motivate and guide staff to incorporate wellbeing and activity into their roles.
• Familiarise with residents’ life stories and wellbeing plans and keep them updated.
• Ensure up-to-date risk assessments are in place for events in liaison with the Wellbeing Coordinator.
• Support understanding of residents’ needs across conditions within the home.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of adults in contact with the post.

Skills

Older people experience

Activity programme delivery

Assessment & planning

Team work

Communication skills

Emergency handling

Creativity & forward planning

Job description

Hilton House Care Home in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Wellbeing (Activities) Assistant to help create and deliver a therapeutic activities programme for residents. The role supports the Wellbeing Coordinator with a whole‑home approach to wellbeing and engagement, including planning, delivery, and review of activities.

The 18 hours per week contract offers a £13.00 hourly rate, with shifts 10:00–16:00 and some alternate weekend work.