Lifestyles/Activities Assistant

Oakland Care; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 37,823,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Staff recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care is seeking a Lifestyles Assistant in Tonbridge to plan and deliver a lively activity programme for residents. You will organise events, excursions, and social gatherings, helping residents explore hobbies and build confidence in social settings.

Ideal candidates enjoy music, crafts, and one-to-one support, bringing warmth, creativity, and kindness to every interaction while working with the Lifestyles Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals is preferred.
• Ability to plan and deliver activities with energy and creativity.
• Capable of leading group sessions and one-on-one support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a vibrant activities programme for residents.
• Organise events, trips, and social gatherings.
• Support residents in personal lifestyle choices and hobbies.
• Lead music sessions, crafts, and group activities.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Tools

IT skills

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.


• Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.


• 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: 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