Activities Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Job summary

This is a part time role 24hrs Applicants must have a full UK driving licence 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.

Main duties of the job

The role of Activities Assistant in Barchester care home in Swindon is a part-time position requiring 24 hours per week commitment. As an Activities Assistant, the individual's primary responsibility is to deliver imaginative, fun, and varied activities, ensuring residents enjoy an enriching environment. There is an emphasis on supporting each individual to pursue their interests, thereby having a substantial impact on the residents' lives. This includes helping to deliver a broad array of entertainment, social activities, outings, and events, thereby supporting residents to live as independently as possible while enhancing their interaction with family, friends, and the local community. Importantly, applicants do not require specific experience to apply but must possess a sense of fun, creativity, and the enthusiasm to encourage and motivate others. The position rewards dedication with competitive pay and a range of benefits without requiring formal qualifications or professional registration.

Job description

This is a part time role 24hrs

Applicants must have a full UK driving licence

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 an esteemed provider of care services, specializing in delivering exceptional care in residential settings. The company is committed to fostering an environment where residents can pursue their interests and live fulfilling lives. Barchester Healthcare operates with a focus on motivation and fulfillment, with a dedicated team of professionals ensuring high-standard care for all residents. By joining Barchester, employees are promised an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents, creating an atmosphere of enjoyment and community engagement. The organisation offers a competitive rate of pay and an industry-leading benefits package, which includes free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and recognition programs. Barchester values not just the care they provide but also the personal and professional development of their staff, making it a rewarding workplace for those looking to make a difference.