Lifestyles/Activities Assistant - Bank

Berkshire Manor; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Staff recognition initiatives

Job summary

Berkshire Manor is opening a residential care home in Bracknell and seeks a Bank Lifestyles/Activities Assistant to join the founding team. You will plan and deliver a lively activity programme, lead group and one‑to‑one sessions, and support residents in pursuing hobbies and social engagement.

This bank/zero‑hours role requires creativity, warmth and strong organisational skills, with the aim of enriching daily life for our residents in a luxurious, supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in activity settings.
• Background in designing or delivering activity programmes.
• Love for music and creativity.
• Confidence to run group and 1‑to‑1 sessions.
• Excellent organisational, planning and IT skills; basic photography abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a vibrant programme of activities for residents.
• Support organisation of events and outings.
• Encourage residents to join group activities and social settings.
• Lead group and one‑to‑one activities; create new activity ideas and packs.
• Set up for events, talks and social gatherings.

Skills

People skills

Creative thinking

Organisational skills

IT skills

Photography basics

Music activities

Job description

We are excited to be opening Berkshire Manor, a beautiful purpose-built care home, this September, and we’re looking for a dedicated Bank Lifestyles/Activities Assistant to join our founding team.

Berkshire Manor will offer residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care across 72 private en-suite rooms, with state-of-the-art facilities designed to deliver exceptional care and comfort.

Are you energetic, creative, and passionate about bringing joy to others? We’re looking for a talented individual 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 including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Uniform provided.
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.

Location: Berkshire Manor, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7TB

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Engagement: Zero Hours (Bank)

Shift: Days

In this rewarding role, you’ll help plan and deliver a vibrant programme of activities that enrich daily life for our residents. 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.
• 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