Activities Assistant - Care HomeNHS

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. This is a fixed 12 months contract - Maternity Cover - 36 hours per week 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.

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities designed to ensure our residents enjoy a motivational and fulfilling environment. This role involves helping us deliver a diverse programme of entertainment and activities, including pastimes, social activities, outings, and events. You'll play a part in helping residents live as independently as possible while enhancing their engagement with family, friends, and the community. This position is a 12-month maternity cover contract, requiring 36 hours per week, based in Stoke on Trent. Enthusiasm, creativity, and motivation skills are crucial, along with a genuine interest in the people we support. A competitive salary, training, development, and a rewards package are offered, providing an opportunity to develop your skills and potentially advance your career.

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.This is a fixed 12 months contract - Maternity Cover - 36 hours per week

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 reputable provider of high-quality care services, dedicated to creating a motivational and fulfilling environment for residents. With various care homes, Barchester Healthcare ensures that each individual has the opportunity to pursue their interests and live life to the fullest. The organisation values creativity, fun, and motivation in their staff, aiming to make a positive impact on residents' lives. Through a comprehensive range of activities and programmes, Barchester Healthcare encourages social interaction and community engagement, allowing residents to maintain independence and strengthen their connections with family and friends.