Lifestyles/Activities Assistant - Beechwood Grove-Lifestyles

Oakland Care; Friston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays - extra time off

Company sick pay

Job summary

Oakland Care in Friston is seeking a friendly Lifestyles Assistant to design and deliver engaging activities that brighten residents' days. You will lead group sessions and provide one-to-one support, planning crafts, music, outings, and club activities in a luxury, caring setting.

You will work closely with the Lifestyles Manager to develop fresh ideas based on residents’ interests, encourage participation, and ensure safe, person-centred activity delivery with warmth, energy, and kindness.

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.
• Planning, arranging, and facilitating a diverse range of activities.
• Leading group and one-to-one activities.
• Accompanying residents on weekly trips and outings.
• Setting up for events, talks, and social gatherings.
• Developing new activity ideas based on residents' interests.
• Fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.

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!, 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.
  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
  We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:
• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank 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 EXTRA time off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles 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.