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Activities Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Cardiff, CF3 2UQ Permanent £13.21
Posted 5 September 2026 Closing date 4 November 2026
Pye Corner Rail Station (3.0 miles, direct) Lydney Junction (Dean Forest Railway) (26.3 miles, direct) Friars Walk 15 (4.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure our residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. We want to make sure each individual can pursue the interests they most enjoy and that means you'll have a real impact on our residents' lives. The Activities Assistant role involves helping us to deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events. Put simply, you'll help every resident to live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with their family, friends and the local community. ABOUT YOU You don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, so you could come from any background. What's important is that you have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. You'll also need to have that little extra something a real interest in the people we support. Enthusiastic and empathetic, you're someone who'll really enjoy helping our resi

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help deliver fun, creative programs for residents, making a real impact on their lives. No specific experience is needed, just a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to engage others. You'll assist in delivering a varied activities program and enhance residents' connections with their community. You'll also have opportunities for personal development through numerous courses. Benefits include free training, support tools, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme. This role suits those who enjoy using creativity and people skills in an empathetic care environment.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure our residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. We want to make sure each individual can pursue the interests they most enjoy and that means you'll have a real impact on our residents' lives. The Activities Assistant role involves helping us to deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events. Put simply, you'll help every resident to live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with their family, friends and the local community.

ABOUT YOUYou don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, so you could come from any background. What's important is that you have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. You'll also need to have that little extra something a real interest in the people we support. Enthusiastic and empathetic, you're someone who'll really enjoy helping our residents to live their lives to the full. Bring us all of that, and you'll have every opportunity to develop your skills further with a range of courses designed to build your confidence in every aspect of your role.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your creativity and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent care provider in the UK, known for offering exceptional nursing, residential, and respite care services. The company emphasizes creating supportive and stimulating environments for both residents and staff. Their facilities often feature modern amenities, designed to enhance the quality of life for their residents. Barchester prioritizes personalised care plans and meaningful activities to promote independence and well-being among residents. Employees benefit from continuous professional development opportunities and a range of rewards and recognitions for their service and dedication.

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