Lifestyles Assistant

Woodland Grove; Loughton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off on milestone birthdays

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Long service awards

Job summary

Woodland Grove is seeking a passionate Lifestyles Assistant to plan and implement engaging resident activities in a caring setting. You will lead group sessions and provide one-on-one support, using creativity and a love of music to foster social interaction and confidence.

With a focus on kindness, you will design new activity ideas, collaborate with the team, and help residents enjoy a varied programme, including arts, games, and outings.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people in a person-centred way.
• Willingness to learn and obtain a relevant NVQ qualification.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with people from different backgrounds.
• Experience with practical activity tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live life to the fullest.
• Empower and encourage residents.
• Assist residents with their lifestyle choices.
• Understand the needs and preferences of residents.
• Arrange and facilitate a range of activities.
• Go out on weekly trips to assist residents.
• Run group and 1-2-1 activities.
• Support to create new activities and activity packs.
• Set up for events and talks.

Skills

People-focused

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about creating fun and engaging experiences for others? We are currently seeking a talented and creative Lifestyles Assistant to join our team! From playing games to crafting and going on exciting adventures, this role offers the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity and love for music. If you have the confidence to lead group activities and provide one-on-one support in a luxurious setting, we want to hear from you!

We offersome excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
• 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 anEXTRAday off to celebratethat special birthday.
• 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).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location:

Woodland Grove, Rectory Lane, Loughton IG10 3RU

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Days - Includes weekends

This role will mean planning and implementing residents activities and helping the lifestyles Manager to organise essential events, and, help our Residents to keep their confidence to socialise more effectively, working on a new activity idea based on Residents’ hobbies, or getting the rest of the care home team involved - you’ll do so with a sense of kindness above all else.

We are looking for someone with a background working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes, has creativity, love for music and confident to run group and 1-2-1 activities such as : Art club, knitting club, storytelling, bingo, sport activity and musical activities and much more.

Beyond that, it’s all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll have great planning, organisational, IT skills, basic photography skills and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a Resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.

What you will be doing:

• Support our residents to live life to the fullest.
• Empower and encourage residents.
• Assist residents with their lifestyle choices.
• Understand the needs and preferences of residents.
• Arrange and facilitate a range of activities.
• Go out on weekly trip to assist resident.
• Run group and 1-2-1 activities.
• support to create new activities and activities pack.
• set up for events and talks.

What you need to succeed:

• Experience of working with people in a person-centred way.
• Willingness to learn during your time with us and obtain a relevant S/NVQ qualification if you don't already possess one.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and with people from different backgrounds.
• Work well on everyday task related to practical activity side.

“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