About this role
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 empathet
Main duties of the job As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role will be to deliver imaginative, fun, and varied activities to ensure residents can enjoy a motivating and fulfilling environment. You'll help in executing an entertainment and activities programme which includes various pastimes, social activities, outings, and events. This role encompasses helping residents to live as independently as possible and fostering their involvement with family, friends, and the community. No specific previous experience is required; rather, a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to motivate others is crucial. You'll also need to have a genuine interest and empathy for the people you support. In addition, Barchester offers opportunities to further develop your skills through various courses aimed at building confidence and enhancing capabilities in every aspect of the job. Employees are rewarded with competitive pay, training and development, wellbeing support tools, a range of retail discounts and more.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, known for offering exceptional care services to its residents. It operates several care homes and hospitals across the region, focusing on creating a homely and supportive environment for both residents and staff. The company prides itself on offering personalized care that ensures each resident feels valued, respected, and cared for according to their specific needs and preferences. Barchester Healthcare is also committed to supporting the professional growth of its staff, providing ample opportunities for training and development. Employees at Barchester have access to a wide range of benefits and a supportive work environment, which aligns with the company's goal of ensuring the highest quality care is available to all. Notably, they emphasize activities that promote the wellbeing of residents and encourage community interaction and involvement, which makes the role of an Activities Assistant vital within their operations.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No specific qualifications are required, but a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to motivate others are important.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Lincoln
LN1 2ZD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)