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. 26 Hours per week - Part-time 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
Main duties of the job As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for delivering imaginative, fun, and varied activities to ensure residents enjoy a motivational and fulfilling environment. The role involves assisting in delivering a program that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings, and events. Your efforts will help each resident live independently and enhance their involvement with family, friends, and the community. No specific experience is required; instead, a sense of fun, creativity, and an ability to motivate others are essential. The role offers opportunities to develop skills with various confidence-building courses.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care for the elderly and infirm in the UK. With a focus on creating a home-like environment, Barchester offers a variety of services, including residential care, nursing care, and personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each resident. Known for fostering independence and enhancing the quality of life, Barchester care homes prioritize the happiness and well-being of their residents. They are committed to providing high-quality care, ensuring residents can pursue their interests and maintain relationships with family, friends, and the local community. Joining Barchester means being part of a team dedicated to the same principles of care and professionalism that you would desire for your loved ones.
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.
26 Hours per week - Part-time
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No specific experience 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
Southampton
SO30 2ZS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)