Lifestyles & Activities Assistant - Inspire Joy

Hyllden Heights; East Malling; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Bank holiday pay

Uniform provided

Cycle to work

Sick pay

Refer a friend

Health cash plan

Death in service

Recognition program

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care in Hyllden Heights, Tonbridge is seeking a vibrant Lifestyles Assistant to plan and deliver a dynamic activities programme for residents. You will work with the Lifestyles Manager to encourage participation, organise events, and help residents build confidence in social settings.

We value creativity, kindness, and the ability to run group and one-to-one sessions, with experience supporting vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in care settings.
• Ability to design or deliver activity programmes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live life to the fullest.
• Encourage and empower participation in meaningful activities.
• Assist residents with individual lifestyle choices.
• Understand residents' personal needs, interests and preferences.
• Plan, arrange and facilitate a diverse range of activities.
• Accompany residents on weekly trips and outings.
• Lead group and one-to-one activities.
• Help create new activity ideas and activity packs.
• Set up for events, talks and social gatherings.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable individuals

Group and 1-2-1 session delivery

Creativity and warmth

IT skills

Photography basics

Education

Willingness to pursue S/NVQ qualification

Job description

Oakland Care in Hyllden Heights, Tonbridge is seeking a vibrant Lifestyles Assistant to plan and deliver a dynamic activities programme for residents. You will work with the Lifestyles Manager to encourage participation, organise events, and help residents build confidence in social settings.

We value creativity, kindness, and the ability to run group and one-to-one sessions, with experience supporting vulnerable individuals.