About this role
Job summary The role of an Activities Assistant in a Barchester care home involves delivering a range of fun, engaging, and varied activities to ensure residents can pursue their interests and enjoy an enriched lifestyle. The role requires creativity, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting the well-being and independent living of the residents.
Main duties of the job As an Activities Assistant, you'll be responsible for designing and delivering an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings, and events. The aim is to enhance the residents' involvement with their family, friends, and the local community, while also encouraging them to live as independently as possible. You'll need to have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to motivate and encourage others.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The company is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both residents and staff, and offers a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.
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 experience is required for this role, as the company provides comprehensive training and support to help you develop the necessary skills. A genuine interest in the people you support and a passion for delivering engaging activities are the key requirements.
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
Stamford
PE9 3TJ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)