Lifestyle & Activities Assistant – Dementia Care Team

Harbour Healthcare; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Shopping

Free counselling for you and family

Employee of the month voucher (£30)

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare is recruiting a Lifestyle/Activities Assistant for Allerton Lodge Care Home in Liverpool. The role offers £12.71 per hour for 32 hours per week, with duties focused on organising engaging activities for residents, including those living with dementia, and coordinating with the Activities Team to deliver a first-class resident experience.

You will help plan and run themed events, arrange trips, and maintain activity records while supporting residents’ well-being and social

Qualifications

• Be experienced in working with residents living with dementia.
• Have a genuine interest in our residents.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively as part of the Activities Team.
• Have the ability to motivate people to participate.
• Have good organisational skills.
• Have good time management and the ability to schedule and plan ahead.
• Build self-esteem.
• Keep up to date and informed about new activities.

Responsibilities

• To assist in organising and coordinating activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together.
• Booking external suppliers to provide entertainment.
• Organising trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements and accessibility.
• To contribute to the planning of a varied and stimulating activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each resident within the Home.
• Maintain written records of resident participation and regularly review resident needs.
• Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available within the Home and the local community.
• Participate in fundraising events as required.
• To attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Complete all mandatory training and other training identified to develop skills.
• To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives, and visitors including professional agencies.
• To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home.

Skills

Dementia care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Time management

Job description

Harbour Healthcare is recruiting a Lifestyle/Activities Assistant for Allerton Lodge Care Home in Liverpool. The role offers £12.71 per hour for 32 hours per week, with duties focused on organising engaging activities for residents, including those living with dementia, and coordinating with the Activities Team to deliver a first-class resident experience.

You will help plan and run themed events, arrange trips, and maintain activity records while supporting residents’ well-being and social