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Activities Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Derby, DE73 5XE Permanent £13.21
Posted 18 August 2026 Closing date 16 October 2026
Peartree Rail Station (2.3 miles away) Springfield House (3.4 miles away)

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 resident

Main duties of the job

The role of Activities Assistant at Barchester care home primarily involves creating a vibrant and engaging environment for residents through various activities and events. Aimed at enhancing residents' lives, this role focuses on enabling them to pursue their personal interests with a meaningful program of entertainment and activities. Candidates do not require specific experience but must possess creativity, empathy, and motivation skills. A strong interest in supporting people and helping them live fulfilling lives is essential. Those with a fun and encouraging spirit will find opportunities for further skill development and confidence-building in their role.

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 renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality care for individuals in a supportive and engaging environment. As a leading care provider, they strive to ensure that each resident experiences a fulfilling and meaningful life. The company is dedicated to fostering creativity and motivation among its staff to maintain a caring atmosphere where residents can feel both independent and involved. They offer a variety of rewards and benefits to their employees, promoting a fulfilling workplace while extending top-notch care aligned with the standards expected for loved ones.

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