Lifestyles/Activities Assistant

Oakland Care Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Annual leave increase

Cycle to Work scheme

Birthday time off

Sick pay

Refer a Friend

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Staff recognition

Job summary

Oakland Care Ltd in Maidstone is seeking a Lifestyles Assistant to support residents in enjoying life and taking part in engaging activities. You will help plan and run a varied programme, assist with daily personal needs, and join weekly trips, with a focus on person-centred care and a welcoming community.

The role offers a part-time schedule, 24 hours per week, with pay of £13.20 per hour and a commitment to creating meaningful experiences for residents in a luxurious, supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people in a person-centred way.
• Willingness to learn and work towards an 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

People skills

Education

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

support, and want to make a real difference in a luxurious, supportive setting,

we’d love to hear from you!

We offersome excellent rewards and benefits

including:

• We

offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.

Holiday pay.

• Uniform

provided.

• Increased

Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or

• Cycle

to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your

health at the same time.

• Milestone

Birthdays - get EXTRAtime off to celebratethat special

birthday.

• Company

sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subjectto

length of service).

• Refer

a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all

permanentroles 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.

Location:Maplewood Court, Northumberland Road, Maidstone ME15 7TA

Hours: 24 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Part-time

Shift: Days

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.

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