Lifestyles/Activities Assistant

Oakland Care; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Extra annual leave

Cycle to work

Birthday time off

Sick pay

Referral scheme

Health plan

Death in service

Staff recognition

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care in Maidstone invites applications for a part-time Lifestyles Assistant to create vibrant activities for residents. You will plan and run group sessions, support one-to-one activities, and help residents engage in crafts, music, outings, and social events with warmth and kindness.

Working with the Lifestyles Manager, you’ll develop ideas based on residents’ interests, coordinate events, and ensure activities run smoothly while maintaining safety and a welcoming atmosphere in our

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Willingness to pursue 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerable-indiv

Group leadership

Music sessions

Organisational skills

Education

S/NVQ qualification

Tools

Photography basics

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 offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
• Uniform provided.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• 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.

And much more……….

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

Hours: 24 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Part-time

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