Lifestyles Assistant

Oakland Care; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring organization in Tonbridge and Malling is seeking a part-time Activities Coordinator to support residents and organize engaging activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable individuals, excellent planning skills, and a natural ability to foster relationships. Responsibilities include facilitating activities, understanding resident needs, and empowering individuals to socialize. This role offers a part-time contract with competitive hourly pay and fantastic benefits, creating a nurturing environment for all.

Benefits

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 of working with vulnerable individuals in a person-centred way.
• Willingness to learn and obtain a relevant qualification.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live life to the fullest.
• Empower and encourage residents.
• Facilitate a range of activities and events.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working skills

Planning and organizational skills

Creativity

Education

Relevant S/NVQ qualification

Job description

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:

Hyllden Heights, Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

Hours:

16 hours per week

Pay:

£12.60 per hour

Contract:

Part-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 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

Apply now!

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