Activities Assistant

Care South; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Care South is seeking an Activities Assistant to enhance the quality of life for residents in Fairlawn. This part-time role involves organizing social activities and supporting residents' independence. Ideal candidates will be social, communicative, and able to manage multiple tasks, contributing to a rewarding community-focused environment.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Over 18 years of age required.
• Social and outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing social and therapeutic activities for residents.
• Deliver ongoing social events and activities based on their interests.
• Support residents to remain independent and assist during mealtimes.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

Activities Assistant

Location: Fairlawn Residential Home -BH22 9HB

Pay Rate : £12.30 per hour

18.5 hours over 3 days a week to include weekend working

We have an exciting opportunity for an ActivitiesAssistantto join the team atFairlawn,our purpose built residential and dementia care home based in the heart of the community inFerndown, Dorset.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on thereward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

What you will be doing:

• You will assist in providing a range of imaginative and enjoyable social and therapeutic activities to our residents, some of whom are living with dementia
• Delivering an ongoing calendar of social events and activities for residents covering their personal interests
• Maintaining awareness of our resident’s changing needs, raising concerns were necessary
• Assist in mealtimes when required and promote a social, calm and enjoyable experience
• Provide encouragement and support to enable our residents to remain as independent as possible
• This role requires you to work flexible hours but they can fit in around your lifestyle

Who are we looking for:

You are social and outgoing with excellent communication skills, you've got good time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks. You also work well in a team environment. You need to be over 18 years of age to apply for this position.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website:http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on01202712448.