Lifestyle Assistant (Day)

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks individuals to deliver a Lifestyle Programme that supports residents' needs. This role involves planning engaging activities and requires strong organizational and communication skills. Opportunities for career progression and comprehensive training are provided, with shifts scheduled on a rota basis.

Benefits

Simply Health – cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental, virtual GP, and more for you and up to 4 children

Early Pay – access to earned pay before payday

Benefits platform – discounts across retailers, leisure, hospitality, etc.

Exclusive Tastecard discount – up to 50% off dining out

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Key qualities include being organized, possessing excellent communication skills, and flexibility to work shifts.
• Understanding the importance of social interaction for wellbeing.
• Potential to develop through lifestyle/activities training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Planning, creating, and delivering a welcoming, home-based Lifestyle Programme.
• Assisting in group and individual lifestyle sessions.
• Developing community links and organizing events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Understanding of social interaction for wellbeing

Adaptability

Job description

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Job Details

Client: [Client Name]

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fd4581feec9a

Job Views: 7

Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description

About the Role

We aim to help our residents live rewarding, engaging, and fulfilling lives by supporting their needs of the Mind, Body, and Soul. Your role involves planning, creating, and delivering a welcoming, home-based Lifestyle Programme that encourages participation in diverse activities. This program, part of our group-wide 'More...' initiative, focuses on meeting individual interests and needs creatively and consistently, adapting to varying physical and mental abilities.

About You

We provide comprehensive training, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Key qualities include being organized, possessing excellent communication skills, and flexibility to work shifts. We support career progression, potentially towards Nurse Associate roles. Shifts are scheduled on a rota basis, including weekends, across a 7-day period.

Knowledge / Experience

• Understanding the importance of social interaction for wellbeing
• Assisting in group and individual lifestyle sessions
• Developing community links and organizing events
• Being adaptable and flexible for responsibilities at short notice
• Implementing new concepts and ideas consistently
• Potential to develop through lifestyle/activities training and qualifications

Benefits

• Simply Health – cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental, virtual GP, and more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – access to earned pay before payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across retailers, leisure, hospitality, etc.
• Exclusive Tastecard discount – up to 50% off dining out
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completing a 12-week probationary period.

**Benefit subject to deduction, ensuring wages do not fall below the National Living Wage.

About Us

We are one of the UK’s largest independent care providers, with over 80 homes nationwide and thousands of staff. We invest in technology, staff training, and career development. Our vision is to be the UK's top care provider and employer of choice, celebrating individuality, passion, honesty, and happiness among our residents and staff.