Lifestyles Assistant - Bank - Harpenden Springs-Lifestyles

Oakland Care; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Hatching Green is seeking a Lifestyles Assistant to create engaging experiences for residents. This role involves planning activities, encouraging participation, and supporting residents in a luxurious setting. The ideal candidate has experience working with vulnerable individuals, is creative, and possesses excellent communication skills. Enjoy a supportive work environment with attractive benefits including enhanced pay and annual leave.

Benefits

One free meal per shift

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Increased annual leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Milestone birthdays day off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience developing activity programmes for vulnerable individuals.
• Confidence to run group and 1-2-1 activities.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live life to the fullest.
• Arrange and facilitate a range of activities.
• Go out on weekly trips to assist residents.

Skills

Experience of working with people in a person-centred way

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Planning and organisational skills

IT skills

Basic photography skills

Education

Relevant S/NVQ qualification

Job description

Overview

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!

Benefits and rewards

• One free meal per shift for all team members.
• Enhanced bank 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 – save money on commuting costs and improve your health.
• Milestone birthdays – extra day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay over and above statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend scheme for successful referrals for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&Cs apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• And much more…

Location: Harpenden Springs, 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX

Hours: 0 hours per week

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Contract: BANK

Shift: Days

What you will be doing

This role involves planning and implementing residents' activities and helping the Lifestyle Manager to organise essential events, and helping residents keep their confidence to socialise more effectively. You’ll develop new activity ideas based on residents’ hobbies and involve the rest of the care home team, always with kindness at the forefront.

We are looking for someone with a background in working with vulnerable individuals, ideally developing activity programmes, with creativity, a love for music, and confidence to run group and 1-2-1 activities such as: art club, knitting club, storytelling, bingo, sport activities, and musical activities, among others.

Beyond that, it’s all about your positive energy and your natural ability to get along with people. You’ll have strong planning, organisational, IT, and basic photography skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. When communicating with residents or co-workers, you’ll be considerate and kind.

What you will be doing (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.

What you need to succeed

• Experience of working with people in a person-centred way.
• Willingness to learn and obtain a relevant S/NVQ qualification if you don\'t already possess one.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and with people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to perform everyday tasks related to practical activity tasks.

Our mission and values

“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

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!