Lifestyles Assistant - Full time - Harpenden Springs-Lifestyles

Oakland Care; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier care organization located in Hatching Green is seeking a passionate Lifestyles Assistant to create fun and engaging activities for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable individuals and a love for music and creativity. Responsibilities include planning group and individual activities and supporting residents’ lifestyle choices. Competitive pay of £12.60 per hour with enhanced benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

1 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 and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Background working with vulnerable individuals preferred.
• Willing to learn and obtain a qualification if not already possessed.
• Ability to work under pressure and with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live life to the fullest.
• Empower and encourage residents.
• Facilitate a range of activities for residents.
• Plan and implement activities based on residents’ interests.

Skills

Experience of working with people in a person-centred way

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic photography skills

Education

Relevant S/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!

Rewards & Benefits

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• 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 – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day 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).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location

Harpenden Springs, 22‑24 Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Pay

£12.60 per hour

Contract

Full‑time

Shift

Days

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 activity 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

Apply now!

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