Lifestyles/Activities Assistant - BANK

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Staff recognition initiatives

Job summary

Oakland Care Ltd is recruiting a Bank Lifestyles/Activities Assistant for Berkshire Manor in Bracknell. You will help create a vibrant activity programme, delivering group and individual sessions to residents across our welcoming home.

This role supports residents to engage, socialise and enjoy meaningful activities in a luxurious setting. You will need experience with vulnerable individuals, strong communication and organisational skills, and a creative approach to activity planning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering a diverse activities programme for residents.
• Lead group sessions and support one‑to‑one activities.
• Organise events, trips and social gatherings.
• Help residents choose activities based on interests and needs.
• Support residents with personal lifestyle choices and daily routines.
• Prepare activity packs and materials for sessions.
• Support residents to participate and engage in meaningful activities.
• Capture activity feedback and adapt plans accordingly.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Creativity

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 offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

• offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• 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 organization 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

Lifestyles/Activities Assistant - BANK

Company: Oakland Care Ltd

Salary: £13.20 per hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Bracknell, RG12 7TB

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 10 Nov 2026

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