Lifestyles/Activities Assistant

Hyllden Heights; East Malling; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Bank holiday pay

Uniform provided

Cycle to work

Sick pay

Refer a friend

Health cash plan

Death in service

Recognition program

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care in Hyllden Heights, Tonbridge is seeking a vibrant Lifestyles Assistant to plan and deliver a dynamic activities programme for residents. You will work with the Lifestyles Manager to encourage participation, organise events, and help residents build confidence in social settings.

We value creativity, kindness, and the ability to run group and one-to-one sessions, with experience supporting vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in care settings.
• Ability to design or deliver activity programmes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live life to the fullest.
• Encourage and empower participation in meaningful activities.
• Assist residents with individual lifestyle choices.
• Understand residents' personal needs, interests and preferences.
• Plan, arrange and facilitate a diverse range of activities.
• Accompany residents on weekly trips and outings.
• Lead group and one-to-one activities.
• Help create new activity ideas and activity packs.
• Set up for events, talks and social gatherings.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable individuals

Group and 1-2-1 session delivery

Creativity and warmth

IT skills

Photography basics

Education

Willingness to pursue S/NVQ qualification

Job description

Are you energetic, creative, and passionate about bringing
joy to others? We're looking for a talented Lifestyles Assistant to join our
team and help create fun, meaningful, and engaging experiences for our
residents. From games and crafts to music sessions and exciting outings, you'll
play a key role in delivering activities that enrich daily life and promote
well-being. If you're confident leading group sessions, enjoy offering one-to-one
support, and want to make a real difference in a luxurious, supportive setting,
we'd love to hear from you!

We offer some excellent rewards and benefits

• We
  offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank
  Holiday pay.
• Uniform
  provided.
• Cycle
  to Work scheme - why not save money on commuting costs and improve your
  health at the same time.
• Company
  sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to
  length of service).
• Refer
  a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all
  permanent roles within Oakland Care (T C's apply).
• Health
  Cash Plan (subject to T Cs).
• Death
  in Service Benefit (subject to T Cs).
• Recognition
  and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long
  service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Hyllden Heights, 140 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Shift: Days

In this rewarding role, you'll help plan and
deliver a vibrant programme of activities that enrich daily life for our
residents. Working closely with the Lifestyles Manager, you'll support the
organisation of key events, encourage residents to build confidence in social
settings, and develop new activity ideas based on their personal hobbies and interests. Whether you're organising a group craft session, leading musical
activities, supporting an art or knitting club, or inspiring residents one-to-one,
you'll bring warmth, creativity, and genuine kindness to everything you do.

We're looking for someone with experience supporting
vulnerable individuals, ideally with a background in designing or delivering activity programmes. A love for music, plenty of creativity, and the confidence
to run both group and 1-2-1 sessions are essential. You'll need excellent organisational, planning, and IT skills, along with basic photography abilities and the capacity to manage your time effectively. Above all, your positive energy, compassion, and ability to build strong relationships will help residents feel supported and empowered.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting
  residents to live life to the fullest.
• Encouraging
  and empowering residents to take part in meaningful activities.
• Assisting
  residents with their individual lifestyle choices.
• Understanding
  residents' personal needs, interests, and preferences.
• Planning,
  arranging, and facilitating a diverse range of activities.
• Accompanying
  residents on weekly trips and outings.
• Leading
  group and one-to-one activities.
• Helping
  create new activity ideas and activity packs.
• Setting
  up for events, talks, and social gatherings.

What you need to succeed:

• Experience
  working with people in a person-centred way.
• A
  willingness to learn and work towards an S/NVQ qualification if not already achieved.
• Strong
  communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability
  to work under pressure and support people from diverse backgrounds.
• Confidence
  with practical day-to-day tasks involved in activity delivery.

"Our mission" is to provide exceptional homes for
people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable